COVID cases yet to breach the 2000 mark in Griffith

There are currently 1858 cases in the Griffith Local Government Area, 1185 of which are active.

A total of 3228 PCR tests have been undertaken recently, with an average of 160 per day.

These numbers also do not include rapid antigen test results which now require residents who test positive to register their results on the Service NSW app or risk a $1000 fine.

Griffith Mayor, Councillor Doug Curran and Multicultural Council of Griffith, President Carmel La Rocca said it was important for locals to abide by the current health guidelines to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

"Wearing masks is about being considerate to others for the common good," Councillor Curran said.

"While this pandemic is happening it is important that we show respect and patience to everyone especially those working in medical and retail settings who are just doing their jobs."

Mrs La Rocca said an increase in the number of cases in Griffith and the surrounds in recent weeks meant it was even more important for people to do the right thing.

"There has been an increase here due to the Omicron variant so mask wearing is an important barrier to protect yourself and everyone else," she said.

"Regardless of your background or beliefs, we all need to show thoughtfulness towards others and are required to follow the COVID rules currently in place."

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A map of NSW PCR tests and cases also shows Griffith in the black zone, one of only a handful of regional local government areas do so so, joining the ranks of Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst who all have high rates of COVID per capita.

More broadly across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), 33 COVID-19 patients are being cared for in hospital, with four in intensive care and two requiring ventilation.

Sadly, a man in his 80's has also passed away in Wagga Wagga Base Hospital this past week.

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Since recording began on the 1^st of July 2021, the MLHD has had 13,333 recorded cases of COVID-19, 4,773 of which are currently active.

To ease pressure on testing clinics, NSW Health has also recently updated testing guidelines to advise that most people can use a rapid antigen test to confirm they are positive for COVID-19.

You can register your positive RAT on your Service NSW App, the Service NSW website, or by phone 13 77 88.

If someone has tested positive to a rapid antigen test (RAT) they generally do not need a PCR test to confirm the result.

People only need to do a PCR test if:

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen or PCR test:

For testing locations across the District go to www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au, or for help accessing a test call the Murrumbidgee COVID-19 Hotline 1800 831 099.

Book in for your booster shot and check your eligibility here.

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