The drive-through COVID-19 testing service will be revisiting Rylstone on Monday, August 3, from 10am to 2pm, at the water filling station, Iford Road, next to the ambulance station.
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"There are currently no known cases of COVID-19 in Rylstone. The Western NSW Local Health District has tested more than 11,916 people tested in the District over the past four weeks," Priscilla Stanley, director of Public Health, said.
"We need to keep testing people, so we can stay on top of COVID-19 as the general restrictions around movement start to be decreased. COVID-19 tests are always available through GPs and our hospitals. Our plan is for the mobile service to visit a number of smaller communities.
"The testing service will be set up at the water filling station, Iford Road Rylstone, next to the ambulance station. The service is free of charge, and you don't need a referral or appointment to attend.
"It's a drive through service so you won't have to leave your car. Our staff will be able to come to you, do a short assessment and get your details, and then do a swab from the back of your throat and then the back of your nose.
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"The tests are then sent away for analysis which normally takes about 48 hours. If your test is negative, you can request to get those results by text message even faster. People who are tested are asked to self-isolate until they get their results."
COVID-19 testing is available for people who have experienced even mild symptoms that can be associated with the disease. Those symptoms include: fever, a sore or 'scratchy' throat, a cough, runny nose, shortness of breath, tiredness and muscle aches.
"The symptoms of COVID-19 can be very mild, so it's important that we increase our testing. While most people who have COVID-19 will recover, some people can become very sick, particularly older people or people who are already ill. Sadly, 46 people have died in NSW from COVID-19, including one person from our District," Ms Stanley said.
"Right now, our message is very simple - if you have any symptoms, even mild ones, arrange to be tested. Speak to your doctor - it's always best to call ahead.
"If you have any questions or concerns you can ring the Western Public Health Helpline on 1300 066 055 or healthdirect on 1800 022 222."
