Following the discovery of levels of COVID-19 detected in Mudgee's Sewage Treatment Plant, drive-through testing operations at the Australian Rural Education Centre (AREC) will be in place for the remainder of the week.
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Over 300 tests were conducted in Mudgee on August 9, with more than 2,100 tests taken in Mudgee and Dubbo, respectively, on Saturday, August 7.
COVID-19 virus fragments were detected in samples taken from the Mudgee Sewage Treatment Plant on Monday, August 2 and Wednesday, August 4.
Additional samples were collected from the facility on Monday, August 9 with the results expected to be received within 24 hours, at the time of publication.
At the present time, there have been no new cases of COVID-19 in the Western local health district.
The drive-through testing at AREC will be available from 10am to 3pm until Friday, August 13.
If you have questions or concerns about COVID-19, including testing and vaccination, contact the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include:
- fever
- dry cough
- tiredness
- aches and pains
- sore throat
- diarrhea
- conjunctivitis
- headache
- loss of taste or smell
- a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes
- difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- chest pain or pressure
- loss of speech or movement
To make an appointment at Mudgee's Respiratory Clinic, visit hotdoc.com.au or phone 6362 4031.
The Mudgee vaccination clinic is located at the Mudgee Showground Pavilion, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) from 8am to 11am.
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Jay-Anna Sleeman
Reporter for the Western Advocate. First began as a sports journalist with ACM in 2018 before moving on to cover news and court.
Reporter for the Western Advocate. First began as a sports journalist with ACM in 2018 before moving on to cover news and court.
