FIVE people are still receiving medical treatment for coronavirus in the region, with the majority of people now recovered.
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In Western NSW the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases remains steady at 45, while one person died from the virus earlier this month.
The number of people with the virus in the region has remained relatively stable since April 6.
Of those still sick from the virus, two people are in the Orange local government area, with two in the Mid-Western LGA and one in Bathurst.
A number of LGAs, including Cowra, Forbes, Bogan and Oberon, have had no COVID-19 cases at all.
COVID-19 cases are reported by the LGA of the person's usual place of residence.
Meanwhile, temperature checks of all visitors to every Western NSW Local Health District (LHD) facility continue.
This measure was introduced on Friday with all patients, clients, consumers, contractors and all staff tested as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19.
"If anyone's temperature registers 38 degrees or higher, they will not be allowed to enter the facility and will be directed to the COVID-19 clinic for swabbing and advised accordingly," a LHD spokeswoman said.
"This extra precautionary measure has been enacted to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our health facilities and community.
"This is to protect patients and consumers, as well as our staff."
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Tips from the health district
- Clean your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or an alcohol-based rub
- Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with tissue or a flexed elbow
- Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms
- Stay home if you are sick
- Keep your distance from others as much as possible through social distancing.
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Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
