There is more good news for the region, with no new coronavirus cases reported.
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As at 8am, the total number of identified COVID-19 positive patients in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District remains at 45.
There are 39 recovered cases, and currently no hospitalisations. A total of 4377 people have been tested.
The last positive case reported in the Murrumbidgee region was on April 16.
In that case, it was an Albury resident who had returned from overseas and was isolating in a Sydney hotel.
There has been one death within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, that of a Corowa woman, who died in Albury Base Hospital She had been receiving treatment in the hospital's intensive care ward.
Beryl Bourke, 74, had contracted COVID-19 overseas and died early in April.
To help boost the number of patients being tested, the MLHD is launching a new mobile clinic this week. The mobile service will also support the testing service to respond quickly to any hotspots which may occur.
The first mobile clinic will be sent to Lockhart and Henty on Wednesday, May 6, and Narrandera and Coolamon on Thursday, May 7.
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 include fever and dry cough. Some people also experience sore throat, shortness of breath, or runny or stuffy nose.
Anyone who believes they may have the virus should call the Murrumbidgee COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 831 099 for a confidential over the phone assessment. The hotline is open every day between 7am and 9pm.
MLHD executive director of medical service Len Bruce has warned that an explained loss of smell or change in their ability to taste could be "subtle signs" of COVID-19.
