Residents are being urged to remain vigilant over the festive season with party settings, large social venues and large gatherings contributing to COVID-19 outbreaks.
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NSW Health's Dr John Hall said there are several things residents can do to prevent transmission this Christmas.
"[By] gathering outdoors for group celebrations, well-ventilated locations, opening doors and windows and usage of rapid antigen (RAP) testing if they have no symptoms- I want to stress RAP tests are not to be used if you have symptoms," Dr Hall said.
"If you have symptoms you need to go to a clinic to get tested and of course, stay home."
Dr Hall said wearing masks in situations where you can't social distance, including when indoors, will also help.
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Residents are also being encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots if eligible, which is now five months after your second jab as opposed to the initial six.
The Murrumbidgee Local Health District is reporting eight new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm Saturday.
Specific case locations have not been released by NSW Health.
The state is reporting 485 new cases for the same timeframe, with three cases yet to be assigned a local health district.
The state is also reporting ten new confirmed cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant bringing the total to 55, with one Omicron patient receiving in-hospital care.
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