The Coffs Harbour LGA has reached over 95% first dose, and 76.1% fully vaccinated for people aged 15 and over.
The 2456 postcode (80-90%) seems to be doing better than the 2450 and 2452 postcodes (70-80%).
At this rate, we expect to hit 80% on Thursday and 90% mid next week.
This is an absolutely outstanding result. The LHD is still running the walk-in vaccination clinics at the CEX Coffs Harbour (Monday AstraZeneca, Tuesday to Sunday Pfizer) and Moderna is available at Pharmacies.
10 NEW COVID CASES
10 cases Coffs Harbour LGA
22 cases Kempsey LGA
1 cases Port Macquarie LGA
Most cases are linked to the known cluster with some cases still under investigation.
COVID Q & A
I have received many questions about exposure site lists and why they’re not being released like they used to. The below Q&A hopefully answers these questions.
Why hasn’t NSW Health released a list of exposure sites
When a person tests positive for Covid-19, NSW Health undertakes a process called contact tracing. This usually involves an interview with the person to determine where they have been. Along with the QR code sign-in data and sometimes bank statements, they build a picture of where this person has been during their infectious period.What happens next NSW Health then makes a decision on the level of risk at each venue. For some venues, this might mean there is very low risk and nothing happens. For other sites, they might determine that they need to contact everyone who was there. If they cannot get this information from the venue, or if the information is incomplete, it might be listed as a venue of concern.Why do NSW Health list venues of concerns NSW Health will only list a venue if they need to contact people who they have not been able to reach. If a venue is listed as a venue of concern, there is no reason to avoid the site – it is only to track people down who were at the site at a specific time. Covid risk does not linger at the venue, the risk moves on as the person moves on.
The Covid risk is with the infectious person, not necessarily the venue.
NSW Health with only release a venue of concern if there is a public health reason to do so.
For example, if a Covid positive person was at a supermarket on Saturday, there is no extra risk going to that supermarket on Sunday over any other supermarket – there is no reason to avoid sites where Covid cases have once been – the risks has passed.
Why are other areas having venues listed They have been assessed as being a public health risk. Sydney has stopped listing venues of concern, and Regional NSW will follow shortly.Why are schools being closed down Two schools on the Coffs Coast have been closed to allow contact tracers to determine who is at risk, who needs to isolate, and who is able to return to school and work. Given that children are involved, the risk profile of a school is very different and needs to be managed differently. The same applies for many other venue types.What do I need to do Follow the advice from NSW Health or a venue if you’re contacted. Monitor for symptoms and get a test if you have any Covid symptoms. Follow CovidSafe principals – ie, proper hand hygiene, wear masks where you need to, check in using the QR Codes. Get vaccinated if you have not yet done so.
Since March 2020, our community has been burdened with this 1 in 100 year pandemic. We have done a great job looking after each other and staying positive in very difficult circumstances. Life is slowly returning back to ‘normal’ – and to get there, we need to get through this transition stage. I would ask everyone to have some patience, and look out for each other.