COVID-19 update – 6 October 2020

6 October 2020

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New cases in CESPHN region

In the past week (28 September to 4 October) there have been 2 new cases of COVID-19 in our region.  One case was acquired interstate and the other overseas.  It is now 11 days since there has been any community transmission in NSW. Testing rates have dropped significantly however and people should remain alert and get tested if they display any symptoms of COVID-19.

For an updated list of testing options in the Central and Eastern Sydney area please go to testing clinic hours and locations. For all testing clinics in NSW, please see https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others/clinics

Recent changes include:

A new Medlab drive through clinic has opened at Riverwood Park and is open 8.30am to 4.30 pm Mon-Fri.

Sutherland Hospital clinic has changed its hours to 8am – 4.00pm.

Ordering masks

To request masks for your practice please complete the Mask Request form on our CESPHN coronavirus web page.  Masks are available for general practices, community pharmacies and certain high risk allied health practices where practices are unable to source their own supplies.

RACGP NSW Health COVID-19 Update webinar

When: Monday 26 October 2020 – 7.00pm-8.00pm

Register here: https://racgp.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k_3TOx9SQWOIoz0ChMFLRQ