The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) reported this morning (Monday) the total confirmed cases of coronavirus remains at 42, unchanged since Saturday.
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A total of 2080 people have now been tested for the virus.
There has been one coronavuris-related death in the district, of an Albury woman aged 74, last week.
In the Cootamundra-Gundagai region there has been only one person infected. MLHD is still unable to confirm in which town the infection was reported, where it was treated and whether the patient has since recovered.
Elsewhere in the MLHD the number of cases are: Albury City 6, Berrigan Shire 5, Federation 7, Greater Hume 2, Griffith City 3, Hay Shire 1, Hilltops Council 2, Murrumbidgee Council 3, Narrandera Shire 1, Snowy Valleys Council Area 1, Wagga Wagga City 10.
The MLHD cornoavirus hotline has changed its hours of operation from Monday and will be open seven days a week, from 7am to 9pm.
The number to call for assessment is 1800 831 099.
For serious symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, call triple zero (000) for urgent medical help.
The national COVID-19 hotline 1800 020 0780 remains open for anyone seeking information on coronavirus. The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Emergency departments continue to provide emergency care across the Murrumbidgee, MLHD chief executive Jill Ludford said.
People requiring non-emergency care should continue to contact their local GP. Health Direct is available for free health advice on 1800 022 22 or visit www.healthdirect.gov.au.
NSW Health recently broadened the testing criteria for COVID-19 and MLHD has expanded further to include any person with symptoms of respiratory illness, regardless of travel or contact history, Ms Ludford said.
This will provide for a better understanding of the prevalence of COVID-19 in our communities as well as early identification of any cases to prevent further transmission.
COVID-19 Testing Clinics are currently located in Cootamundra, Deniliquin, Griffith, Hay, Leeton, Tumut, and Wagga. Appointments are essential and can be made by calling 1800 831 099.
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, sore throat and dry cough. Symptoms will generally appear 3-4 days after exposure to the virus but can be up to 14 days later, Ms Ludford said.
"Members of the public are advised to minimise travel, increase personal awareness around hand hygiene and practice social distancing," she said.