Gunnedah Mayor urges community to be calm but vigilant following positive COVID-19 detection

September 16, 2021

This morning NSW Health advised of a positive COVID-19 case in the Gunnedah Shire, with fragments of the virus also detected in a sample taken from the Gunnedah Sewage Treatment Plant on Monday, September 13.

Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Cr Jamie Chaffey said while the community awaits further information about the case, it was important to be alert but remain calm.

“This case is currently under investigation with information for the community to be provided by NSW Health when accurate information is available,” Cr Chaffey said.

“This person is currently in isolation and I wish them a speedy recovery.

“At this point we believe the case has been in isolation since before they were infectious, however investigations are still ongoing. In the meantime, we need to remain vigilant. It is vitally important we go out and get tested even if we are experiencing only mild COVID-19 symptoms. Please continue to follow the advice that Hunter New England Health are providing.

“I also strongly urge residents against panic buying. We know from experience that we have secure supply chains and do not need to worry.

“Today’s news is a timely reminder to continue to boost our vaccination rate, and this week’s Royal Flying Doctor Service vaccination clinics have come at a good time. If you have not yet had your vaccine I encourage you to come forward and get it done.

“If we continue to look out for each other, lift our vaccination rate and follow all restrictions, I know we will get through this and can look forward to getting back to a more normal way of life soon.”

For a full list of testing locations visit https://bit.ly/39bnaNY.  Information on local vaccination options is available at https://bit.ly/3nDhC7e. For further health advice and updates refer to NSW Health. 

ENDS

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