Murrumbidgee LHD records 4 new cases in Federation and Albury LGAs

In the positive cases detected in the 24 hours to 8pm on Friday, two are residents of the Federation local government area and two are residents of Albury.

There are currently 80 patients being treated through the hospital in the home program while one person is in intensive care.

Meanwhile in the past 24 hours COVID-19 has been detected sewage at Wagga, Albury, Corowa, Jerilderie, Mulwala and Tumut.

In the MLHD, 93 per cent of residents 16 years and over have had both doses of the COVID-19 vaccines, while 69.9 per cent of 12 to 15-year-olds are fully vaccinated.

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The MLHD continues to urge unvaccinated residents to book in, and those who received their second dose six months or more ago, to get their booster shot.

"Vaccination is the best way to protect our kids, families and the wider community from COVID-19," a statement read.

"This is an important step in getting our community back to a 'COVID-normal' environment and importantly, to protect others who may be more vulnerable to illness."

Anyone currently experiencing, or who has recently experienced, even mild cold-like symptoms is asked to come forward for testing.

Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, sore throat, cough, headache, runny nose, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle aches or pains, and a change in taste or smell.

For testing locations across the District call the Murrumbidgee COVID-19 Hotline 1800 831 099.

NSW has again recorded no new coronavirus deaths, as vaccination rates continue to climb and hospitalisation rates fall and 182 new cases were reported on Saturday.

The state is inching closer to the 95 per cent mark for first dose vaccinations, with 94.3 per cent of residents over 16 having stepped forward for at least one jab and 91.7 per cent two doses.

Of the 12 to 15-year-old age group, 74.9 per cent are fully vaccinated and 80.9 per cent have received at least one vaccine.

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