Walgett drive-through testing site moves

From Saturday 14 August onward, Western NSW Local Health District’s drive-through testing site at Walgett has moved to Walgett Swimming Pool’s car park, on Montkeila Street.

The testing site at Walgett Swimming Pool’s car park will be open from 9am to 4pm from Saturday through to Tuesday 17 August. It has moved from Alex Trevallion Park.

Testing is also available at Walgett Multi-Purpose Service from 9am to 12pm on Saturday and Sunday, the community is asked to phone ahead on 6817 9400 if they are a close contact or symptomatic.

We encourage everyone in the community to come forward for testing and re-testing. Widespread, sustained testing is crucial to ensuring we keep our communities safe.

Symptoms associated with COVID-19 include fever, cough, breathing difficulties, sore throat, loss of smell or taste, runny nose, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and fatigue.

For more information on COVID-19 vaccination go to https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/

Drive-through testing locations for Saturday to Tuesday, August 14-17:

Walgett Swimming Pool

Saturday to Tuesday – 9am to 4pm

Testing is free and no appointment is required. You must isolate until you receive a negative test result.

New venues of concern - Dubbo

New venues of concern have been listed for Dubbo as of 13 August:

These include:

• Bawrunga Medical Services, Brisbane Street
• Snap Fitness Gymnastic Area
• Dubbo Sportsworld, Sheraton Road
• Blues Meats, Tamworth Street
• United Petrol Station, Cobra Street

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