MEDICAL treatment is continuing for three people who remain sick with coronavirus in Western NSW, health authorities say.
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Of those still sick, two people are located in the Mid-Western local government area, while one person is in the Orange LGA.
Of the 45 people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the region, 41 of them have now recovered from the virus.
Earlier this month a 67-year-old woman died from the virus in Orange Hospital.
A number of LGAs, including Cowra, Forbes, Bogan and Oberon, have recorded no COVID-19 cases at all.
Across Australia, 6725 cases have been recorded but only around 1100 are still active.
Of those, 113 people are in hospital with 43 in intensive care.
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Earlier on Tuesday morning, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced an easing to COVID-19 restrictions that will allow two visitors to come over to your home.
For advice and information about COVID-19 visit NSW Health online.
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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
