A further three positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the Riverina, bringing the running regional total to 23.
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The Murrumbidgee Council region has confirmed its first two case of COVID-19 as of 8am this morning.
One more person is now known to be suffering with the virus in the Federation local government area.
It brings the running tally of cases in Albury to six, five in Federation, four in Wagga, three in Griffith, two each in Greater Hume and Murrumbidgee council region and one in the Cootamundra-Gundagai region.
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The Murrumbidgee Local Health District has tested a total of 1166 people for COVID-19 in the region.
"All cases notified were diagnosed after travelling overseas or being in contact with a confirmed case," the Murrumbidgee Local Health District said in the Saturday update.
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, sore throat and dry cough. Symptoms will generally appear 3-4 days after exposure to the virus but can be up to 14 days later.
Members of the public are advised to minimise travel, increase personal awareness around hand hygiene and practice social distancing.
Anyone who believes they have may have contracted the COVID-19 virus (ie: who are returned travellers, or who have come in contact with a confirmed case and are showing symptoms: fever, sore throat, dry cough and shortness of breath) are advised in the first instance to:
- Call the free-call coronavirus hotline 1800 022 222 and receive advise on the best course of action depending on your symptoms and risks. Medical staff will direct people to the nearest hospital or respiratory clinic, or advise them to stay home and self-monitor, or contact their GP, or
- Contact your GP to arrange an appointment (let GP practice know in advance if you have symptoms) or
- Call the Murrumbidgee COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 831 099 for assessment (7.00 am - 11.00 pm)
Those suffering acute, cold, flu-like symptoms who have recently returned from travelling or are a contact of a confirmed case are urged to be tested for the virus.
To do this, call HealthDirect on 1800 0222 222 to be triaged and advised by a nurse over the phone. Alternatively, contact your GP to book an appointment and let them know in advance if you have symptoms - these might include fever, cough, runny nose or shortness of breath.
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