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24.01.2022 Ten new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, and one previously reported case has now been excluded after further investigations,... bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 3,996. Of the ten new cases to 8pm last night: Six are overseas travellers in hotel quarantine Four are locally acquired and linked to a known case or cluster One of the new cases is a close contact of a previously confirmed case linked to the CBD cluster. They had completed self-isolation prior to becoming symptomatic and had previously tested negative. Contact tracing is underway. Three of the new cases are linked to a staff member from Concord Emergency Department. They include: a student at Blue Mountains Grammar School who attended school while infectious late last week a household contact of the above case who did not attend school while infectious. a close contact of the above student who is not at school. Contact tracing is underway. Blue Mountains Grammar School senior school (years 10, 11, 12) has moved to online learning until after the school holidays. Two of the cases above visited the Springwood Sports Club, 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood, and anyone who attended on 12 September from 1 pm to 2 pm time is considered a casual contact and must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop. After testing, they must remain in isolation until a negative test result is received. These cases also visited Lawson oval, Lawson. Anyone who attended on 13 September from 10:30 am to 12:45 pm is also considered a casual contact and must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop. After testing, they must remain in isolation until a negative test result is received. People who attended the above venues who are identified as close contacts are being contacted by NSW Health. Close contacts must immediately isolate and get tested for COVID-19 and remain in isolation for a full 14 days after their contact, even if the test result is negative. One of the cases reported today attended the Hunters Hill Bowling Club on Tuesday 8th September from 6:50pm to 9pm. NSW Health is contacting all patrons who were at the venue at this time to review their exposure and identify any close contacts. Anyone who was at the venue at this time should be alert for symptoms and immediately get tested if any develop or have developed since this exposure, and stay isolated until a negative test result is received. One of the cases reported today attended the JB HIFI Penrith Plaza on Sunday 13 September from 4pm to 4.30pm. Anyone who was at the venue at this time should be alert for symptoms and immediately get tested if any develop or have developed since this exposure, and stay isolated until a negative test result is received. NSW Health is also advising that a previously reported case attended Anytime Fitness, Casula on Friday 11 September from 10:15am to 12pm. All people who attended the gym during this time are considered a casual contact and must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop. After testing, they must remain in isolation until a negative test result is received. Locations linked to known cases, advice on testing and isolation, and areas identified for increased testing can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates. COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics, or call your GP.

23.01.2022 Always check in by QR code or pen/paper for yourself. It takes less than a minute to check in and it’s how we will contact you if you’re at risk of COVID-19. ...Do the right thing and always check in. There's two ways to check in to a business, venue or organisation: 1. Contactless If the business displays a QR code, check in using your Android or iOS device. 2. Pen and paper If contactless check-in is unavailable, ensure your handwriting is clear. Bring your own pen, if possible. Wash or sanitise your hands after checking in. For more information on COVID Safe check-in www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe/qr-codes

21.01.2022 These school holidays, don’t take COVID-19 with you to the family catch-up or on holiday. Stay in and get tested immediately. Find a COVID-19 clinic near you. https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/symptoms-and-testing

21.01.2022 Happy international pathology day to our team in Narrabri

21.01.2022 No cases of locally acquired COVID-19 were diagnosed in NSW in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. Four cases were reported in overseas travellers in hotel quaranti...ne, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 4,289 since the start of the pandemic. There were 20,586 tests reported to 8pm last night, compared with 10,058 in the previous 24 hours. NSW Health is treating 71 COVID-19 cases, none of whom are in intensive care. Almost all cases, 94 per cent, are being treated by NSW Health in non-acute, out-of-hospital care. NSW Health thanks the community for coming forward to get tested and continues to urge everyone in the state but especially people in the Southern Highlands, south-western Sydney and the Rouse Hill area to get tested, even if they display only the mildest symptoms, such as a runny nose or scratchy throat, cough, or fever, which could signal a COVID-19 infection. This follows the diagnoses of cases in Moss Vale and south-western Sydney recently, and detection of virus fragments in sewage sampled from Rouse Hill on 5 November and Liverpool on 6 November. Testing allows us to prevent onward transmission by helping us identify as many cases in the community as quickly as possible. Every person who comes forward for testing is playing an important role in helping to contain the spread of COVID-19. To help stop the spread of COVID-19: If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away don’t delay. Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. Wear a mask when using public transport, rideshares and taxis, and in shops, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. When taking taxis or rideshares, commuters should also sit in the back. There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics or contact your GP. Most people receive their test results within 24 hours. Locations linked to known cases, advice on testing and isolation, and areas identified for increased testing can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates.

20.01.2022 COVID-19 doesn’t take the weekend off. If you become unwell this weekend, don’t delay and get tested. COVID-19 is still circulating in our community undetected.... Some people may have only mild symptoms, so we need to test as much as possible to ensure there’s no hidden community transmission. While you may feel well enough to continue through your day, COVID-19 is very capable of spreading to vulnerable Australians. If you have even the slightest of symptoms such as a scratchy throat, a cough, runny nose or fever, stay in and get tested for COVID-19 immediately. See the hours for the COVID-19 testing clinic nearest to you at https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics

19.01.2022 NSW has reported one new case of locally transmitted COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. Three cases were reported in overseas travellers in hotel qu...arantine, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 4,232. There were 13,134 tests reported to 8pm last night, compared with 12,785 in the previous 24 hours. Of the new cases to 8pm last night: Three were acquired overseas and are now in hotel quarantine One was locally acquired and linked to a known case The local case from south west Sydney attended the Flip Out Prestons Indoor Trampoline Park at Prestons at the same time as a known case and is linked to the new Hoxton Park cluster, which now numbers five. This case was publicly reported on Friday 30 October but is included in today’s official numbers. Contact tracing and investigations are underway. This case attends Cabramatta High School which will be non-operational over the weekend as it is thoroughly cleaned. The school is working closely with NSW Health to identify close contacts. NSW Health is treating 73 COVID-19 cases, with one patient in intensive care, who is being ventilated. Ninety-two per cent of cases being treated by NSW Health are in non-acute, out-of-hospital care. NSW Health is calling on people to remain vigilant in the fight against COVID-19 and to continue to work together to minimise community transmission as the risk of a resurgence of cases remains very real. It is critical people continue to come forward for testing when they experience even the mildest symptoms, such as a runny nose or scratchy throat, cough, or fever, which could signal a COVID-19 infection. NSW Health is particularly calling on the people of south west Sydney, where there have been a number of recent cases in the community, to come forward for testing. When we have high numbers of people continuing to get tested, that allows us to detect cases in the community earlier and prevent onward transmission. NSW Health has been able to get the recent clusters in south west Sydney under control with the support of the community, but their emergence shows that the risk of a resurgence of cases in NSW remains very real if we don’t continue to practise COVID-safe behaviours and get tested immediately when symptoms appear. Most people receive their test results within 24 hours. To help stop the spread of COVID-19: If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away don’t delay. Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. Wear a mask when using public transport, rideshares and taxis, and in shops, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. When taking taxis or rideshares, commuters should also sit in the back. There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics or contact your GP.

18.01.2022 Three new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the 24 hours to 8pm last night and one previous case has been excluded, bringing the total number of cases in NSW ...to 4,009. There were 15,239 tests reported in the 24-hour reporting period, compared with 16,843 in the previous 24 hours. Of the three new cases to 8pm last night: Two are returned overseas travellers in hotel quarantine One is locally acquired and under investigation. The locally acquired case worked at Concord Hospital while potentially infectious. The case cared for patients with COVID-19 and further investigation is underway to identify how the infection was acquired. Contact tracing is underway. NSW Health advises that further assessments and testing of the case reported in Murrumbidgee Local Health District on Thursday has determined it was a false positive and therefore not a case. This case has now been excluded from the official count. Locations linked to known cases, advice on testing and isolation, and areas identified for increased testing can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates. While the number of locally acquired cases recorded in the past 24 hours is low, the virus is likely circulating among people in the community with mild symptoms. As such, the risk of outbreaks and a resurgence of cases remains. It’s vital that everyone who does have the virus is tested and diagnosed, in order to stop further spread to others. NSW Health is again urging anyone feeling unwell even with the mildest of symptoms such as a runny nose or scratchy throat to come forward and get tested, so cases in the community are identified as quickly as possible. This is even more important with the upcoming school holidays, when people will travel across the state. NSW Health is treating 83 COVID-19 cases, including four in intensive care, two of whom are being ventilated. Eighty-six per cent of cases being treated by NSW Health are in non-acute, out-of-hospital care. COVID-19 continues to circulate in the community and we must all be vigilant. To help stop the spread of COVID-19: - If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away don’t delay. - Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. - Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. - Wear a mask on public transport, ride share, taxis, shopping, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics, or call your GP.

16.01.2022 NSW has reported no new case of locally transmitted COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. Two cases were reported in overseas travellers in hotel quaranti...ne, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 4,256. There were 18,466 tests reported to 8pm last night, compared with 17,036 in the previous 24 hours. NSW Health thanks the community for coming forward to get tested and continues to urge everyone with even the mildest of symptoms to do so, as it allows us to detect cases early and prevent onward transmission. Contact tracing to contain the recent cluster of cases depends on businesses having effective COVID Safety plans and customer sign in processes. The recent cluster in South Western Sydney highlights the importance of these measures. NSW Health is working in close cooperation with a number of other agencies to provide the Liverpool community and local businesses with extra support to help achieve COVID-safe practices. Of the two new cases to 8pm last night: Both were acquired overseas and are now in hotel quarantine. NSW Health is treating 68 COVID-19 cases. One patient is in intensive care and is being ventilated. Ninety-one per cent of cases being treated by NSW Health are in non-acute, out-of-hospital care. Even though NSW has had low numbers of locally transmitted COVID cases in recent days, the upcoming holiday period will see an increase in social and community gatherings. It is very likely that COVID-19 will continue to circulate in the community, including among people with mild symptoms or no symptoms, so it is important that we all continue to take advantage of our outdoor venues and maintain the COVID-safe practices we have become used to, such as physical distancing, wearing a mask on public transport and in places where you can’t distance from others, and good hand hygiene. NSW Health is urging anyone with even the mildest of symptoms to get tested. Due to a number of recent cases in the region, this particularly applies to the people of south-west Sydney, especially those in the following areas: West Hoxton Hoxton Park Middleton Grange Horningsea Park Carnes Hill Edmondson Park Denham Court Prestons Busby Miller To help stop the spread of COVID-19: If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away don’t delay. Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. Wear a mask when using public transport, rideshares and taxis, and in shops, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. When taking taxis or rideshares, commuters should also sit in the back. There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics or contact your GP. Most people receive their test results within 24 hours.

16.01.2022 COVID-19 and hay fever share some similar symptoms. This means it may be difficult to tell the difference between them. If your teenager has any COVID-19 sympt...oms (even if you suspect it’s just their first allergy attack of the season), get them tested immediately for COVID-19. If the test result is negative and symptoms persist, ask your GP about a management plan during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//frequently-asked-questions.

16.01.2022 World Sepsis Awareness Day September 13th. Narrabri Hospital helped increase awareness by holding a morning tea.

15.01.2022 Four new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 4,028. Of the four new cases, three ar...e returned travellers in hotel quarantine. There were 13,686 tests reported in the 24-hour reporting period, compared with 17,392 in the previous 24 hours. The other case is locally acquired with no contact with a confirmed case identified. This case, a man in his 50s from South West Sydney, was announced yesterday and is included in today’s official numbers. Contact tracing and investigations continue. Anyone who attended Woolworths in the Campbelltown Mall on Thursday September 17 between 1.30pm and 2pm is considered a casual contact of this case and must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop. After testing, they must remain in isolation until a negative test result is received. Testing numbers have declined in recent weeks and NSW Health is appealing to the community to come forward for testing right away if you have a runny nose or scratchy throat, cough, fever or other symptoms that could be COVID-19. This is especially important in South West Sydney, particularly in Campbelltown. If people don’t come forward and get tested, we can’t keep the pandemic at bay. NSW Health has been and continues to strongly encourage people to wear masks when unable to physically distance, particularly in indoor settings and on public transport, to keep everyone safe. When taking taxis or rideshare commuters should sit in the back and wear a mask. Locations linked to known cases, advice on testing and isolation, and areas identified for increased testing can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates. NSW Health is treating 71 COVID-19 cases, including two in intensive care, none of whom are being ventilated. Eighty-seven per cent of cases being treated by NSW Health are in non-acute, out-of-hospital care. COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics, or call your GP.

13.01.2022 Year 12 graduation ceremonies can proceed from 12 November. COVID Safety Plans are available now to help schools prepare. Find the school checklist: https://www.nsw.gov.au//indu/year-12-graduation-ceremonies

11.01.2022 It is with heavy hearts we bid farewell to one of our most loved staff members. Laurel Hetherington has been working as a nurse for just over 40 years at Narrabri District Hospital. Laurel has played a part in many of the lives in the community. We will remember her for her presence & kind words on our best days & for her compassion & skill on our worst days. Many of us have benefitted & learned from her vast knowledge. She has gently coached & mentored many junior nurses w...ith understanding & unwavering support. It’s never good bye, just farewell. Enjoy your well deserved retirement. Cherish your time & your grandchildren & if Cowboy doesn’t appreciate you, come back to us because we surely do!!! All our love

10.01.2022 Nine new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 3,977. There were 14,426 tests reporte...d in the 24-hour reporting period, compared with 20,211 in the previous 24 hours. Of the nine new cases to 8pm last night: Four are returned overseas travellers in hotel quarantine One is locally acquired and under investigation Four are locally acquired and linked to a known case or cluster Two new cases are household contacts of a previously reported case linked to the Eastern Suburbs Legion Club cluster; both had been in self-isolation while infectious. Two new cases are household contacts of a previously reported case linked to the St Paul’s Catholic College Greystanes cluster; both had been in self-isolation while infectious. A known case visited KFC Concord, 307 Concord Rd, Concord, on 6 September between 1pm and 1:20pm. Anyone who attended this venue at this time is considered a casual contact and must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop. After testing, they must remain in isolation until a negative test result is received. Locations linked to known cases, advice on testing and isolation, and areas identified for increased testing can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates. NSW Health is treating 83 COVID-19 cases, including six in intensive care, three of who are being ventilated. Eighty-six per cent of cases being treated by NSW Health are in non-acute, out-of-hospital care. COVID-19 continues to circulate in the community and we must all be vigilant. To help stop the spread of COVID-19: - If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away don’t delay. - Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. - Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. - Wear a mask on public transport, ride share, taxis, shopping, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics, or call your GP.

09.01.2022 Six new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 4,023. All six are returned overseas t...ravellers in hotel quarantine. There were 16,759 tests reported in the 24-hour reporting period, compared with 7,616 in the previous 24 hours. This marks the second day in a row with no community transmission of COVID-19. The last time NSW had consecutive days without community transmission was July 3, 4, and 5. While there were no locally acquired cases recorded in the past 48 hours, the virus is likely still circulating and it is imperative anyone displaying mild symptoms get tested immediately and not delay their test. Testing numbers were higher today, but they have declined in recent weeks. NSW Health is appealing to the community to come forward for testing right away if you have a runny nose or scratchy throat, cough, fever or other symptoms that could be COVID-19. If people don’t come forward and get tested, we can’t keep the pandemic at bay. We would like to see testing levels above 20,000 as achieved last week, particularly in South Western Sydney, and ahead of school holidays. For the sake of your friends and family, get a test. And if symptoms recur even a few days later, test again. It’s free. NSW Health has been and continues to strongly encourage people to wear masks when unable to physically distance, particularly in indoor settings and on public transport, to keep everyone safe. As previously advised, when taking taxis or rideshare commuters should sit in the back and wear a mask. Locations linked to known cases, advice on testing and isolation, and areas identified for increased testing can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates. NSW Health is treating 74 COVID-19 cases, including three in intensive care, one of whom is being ventilated. Eighty-five per cent of cases being treated by NSW Health are in non-acute, out-of-hospital care. COVID-19 continues to circulate in the community and we must all be vigilant. To help stop the spread of COVID-19: - If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away don’t delay. - Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. - Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. - Wear a mask on public transport, ride share, taxis, shopping, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics, or call your GP.

06.01.2022 Work with livestock? You may be at risk of Q fever, a serious illness that can stop you working for months. Ask your GP about vaccination. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//factshee/Pages/q-fever.aspx

06.01.2022 Meningococcal disease affects people like you. 15-24 yr olds are at higher risk. Know the symptoms & see a doctor urgently. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//meningoc/Pages/default.aspx

04.01.2022 Seven new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 3,953. There were 24,760 tests report...ed in the 24-hour reporting period, compared with 20,852 in the previous 24 hours. Of the seven new cases to 8pm last night: Two are returned overseas travellers in hotel quarantine Five are linked to a known case or cluster One new case is a student who attends St Pauls Catholic College Greystanes. They had been identified as a close contact and were in self-isolation. Two new cases are linked to Concord Hospital, including one staff member and one close contact of a previous case. The staff member had been identified as a close contact of a previous case at the hospital and was in isolation. There are now 14 people associated with Concord and Liverpool Emergency Departments who have tested positive for COVID-19, including nine healthcare workers. Investigations into the source of these infections are ongoing. Two new cases are from South Eastern Sydney, who both reported visiting the Eastern Suburbs Legion Club at Waverley. A case from South Eastern Sydney reported yesterday as being under investigation also attended the Eastern Suburbs Legion Club. One of the three cases attended the Legion Club on a number of occasions while infectious, and NSW Health is working with the club to identify members who attended at the same times. Contact tracing and investigations into the source of the original infection are under way. Anyone who attended the Legion Club on the following days and times are now considered to be a close contact and must immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days regardless of the result: Tuesday, 1 September from 6.00pm Friday, 4 September from 4:30pm Saturday, 5 September from 4.15pm Sunday, 6 September from 5.00pm Monday, 7 September from 3.00pm In addition, NSW Health is investigating whether someone at the club on the evening of Friday, 28 August may be the source for cases associated with the club. No known cases were infectious while at the club that evening, however anyone who attended the Legion Club between 5pm and 6.30pm on Friday, 28 August must immediately get tested and isolate until they receive a negative result. Locations linked to known cases, advice on testing and isolation, and areas identified for increased testing can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates. NSW Health is treating 86 COVID-19 cases, including six in intensive care, four of whom are being ventilated. Eighty-three per cent of cases being treated by NSW Health are in non-acute, out-of-hospital care. COVID-19 continues to circulate in the community and we must all be vigilant. To help stop the spread of COVID-19: - If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away don’t delay. - Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. - Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. - Wear a mask on public transport, ride share, taxis, shopping, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics, or call your GP.

04.01.2022 Ten new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 3,963. There were 22,805 tests reported... in the 24-hour reporting period, compared with 24,760 in the previous 24 hours. An additional 27,135 historic tests from a private laboratory, all negative, have also been added to the total test numbers today. Of the ten new cases to 8pm last night: Six are returned overseas travellers in hotel quarantine Four are locally acquired and linked to a known case or cluster One new case is a household close contact of a previous case associated with Liverpool Emergency Department. Another of the new cases is a household contact of a previously reported case linked to the CBD cluster. Two new cases attended the Eastern Suburbs Legion Club at Waverley. NSW Health continues to work with the club to identify members who attended at the same times. Contact tracing and investigations into the source of the original infection are continuing. Locations linked to known cases, advice on testing and isolation, and areas identified for increased testing can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates. Following further testing and expert review, a previously reported case, a staff member of Concord Hospital, has been excluded. As a result, anyone previously identified as a close contact has been notified and informed they are no longer required to complete 14 days isolation. This includes close contacts previously identified at Paperboy Café in Concord and Plus Fitness Epping. NSW Health is treating 83 COVID-19 cases, including six in intensive care, four of whom are being ventilated. Eighty-six per cent of cases being treated by NSW Health are in non-acute, out-of-hospital care. COVID-19 continues to circulate in the community and we must all be vigilant. To help stop the spread of COVID-19: - If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away don’t delay. This is particularly important in areas where there have been reported cases, including along the border with Victoria. - Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. - Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. - Wear a mask on public transport, ride share, taxis, shopping, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics, or call your GP.

03.01.2022 Dementia: A little support makes a lot of difference. Over the next 25 years it is expected that most families, at some stage will experience the effects of dementia with a family member or friend. It is often misconceived that a person diagnosed with dementia is frail, old and unable to continue caring for themselves and maintain their independence. Unfortunately these stereotypes create ill informed and debilitating judgements upon the individuals capacity and ability. As the title suggests, "a little support can make a difference, this can be achieved through dementia awareness amongst community organisations, promotion of dementia friendly towns and businesses, increasing the awareness and education of what dementia is. #Dementiaactionweek2020

02.01.2022 Happy Dietitians Day! Today NSW Health is celebrating our Dietitians that make a difference to our community and support us to achieve better health through nutrition. Do you know a dietitian who makes a difference? Reach out and personally thank them today! #DietitiansMakeaDifference

02.01.2022 Today is World Pharmacists Day! From everyone at NSW Health, thank you to all the pharmacists, pharmacy assistants and technicians helping to keep the people of NSW healthy. Watch this message from Judith Mackson, NSW Chief Pharmacist and Andrew Davison, NSW Chief Allied Health Officer.

01.01.2022 If you plan to head away for the October long weekend but have any COVID-19 symptoms, stay home and get tested immediately. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore.../scratchy throat, shortness of breath, loss of smell, loss of taste, runny nose, joint pain, muscle pain, headache, diarrhoea, nausea/vomiting and loss of appetite. Find a COVID-19 clinic near you. https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/symptoms-and-testing