Health authorities are urging Riverina residents to get tested for even the slightest symptoms as the clinics remain open.
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The Murrumbidgee Local Health District clinic on Murray Street tested 345 people on Saturday, 293 on Saturday and 280 on Sunday.
Chief executive Jill Ludford said testing services were "essential" and people were permitted to leave home for it.
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"Early testing is one of the most critical things people can do in addition to staying at home," she said.
Symptoms include sore throat, runny nose, fever, and a dry cough.
A spokesperson for Healius, which owns Laverty Pathology, said the Tarcutta drive-through clinic was experiencing high numbers.
"Last week, our clinic in Wagga performed on average 200 to 300 tests daily," they said.
"On Friday this rose to over 500 tests. Friday and Saturday testing numbers were approximately 100 per cent up on previous weeks."
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