The Murrumbidgee Local Health District's COVID outbreak appears to be slowing down, following another day of just four new cases being recorded across the region.
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In the 24 hours to 8pm on Saturday, the local government areas of Wagga, Albury, Federation and the Greater Hume each recorded only one new positive coronavirus case.
There are currently 75 patients being treated through the hospital in the home program and one person is in intensive care.
In the MLHD, 94 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.
The numbers have remained steady since Saturday, when the region recorded its lowest COVID numbers in weeks.
The MLHD is continuing to urge unvaccinated residents to book in, and those who received their second dose six months or more ago are now able to get their booster shot.
For testing locations across the District call the Murrumbidgee COVID-19 Hotline 1800 831 099.
NSW has recorded two new coronavirus deaths and 176 new cases were reported on Sunday, as vaccination rates continue to climb.
The state is inching closer to the 95 per cent mark for first dose vaccinations, with 94.4 per cent of residents over 16 having stepped forward for at least one jab and 91.8 per cent sitting at two doses.
Of the 12 to 15-year-old age group, 75.3 per cent are fully vaccinated and 81 per cent have received at least one vaccine.
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