Preschool closed, five new Covid cases confirmed in Grafton

Health authorities have recorded five new Covid cases in Grafton in a day as a preschool in the area announced a case in its community.

A Grafton preschool has been closed after five new Covid cases were confirmed in the town.

Northern NSW Local Health District chief executive Wayne Jones said the five cases were household contacts of previously announced cases but the source was also under investigation.

He said there had been 130 cases in Northern NSW since 16 June.

Gummyaney Aboriginal Preschool confirmed via social media on Wednesday that it had a positive case reported.

The preschool was closed and all children who attended were instructed to get tested.

In the past four weeks, the number of cases in Northern NSW, according to NSW Health, were:

– Ballina: 6

– Byron: 1

– Clarence Valley: 34

– Coffs Harbour: 31

– Kyogle: 1

– Lismore: 9

– Nambucca: 20

– Port Macquarie-Hastings: 38

– Richmond Valley: 8

– Tenterfield: 1

– Tweed: 3

Those fully vaccinated should get tested and isolate immediately if they have even the mildest of Covid-19 symptoms – a slightly runny nose, a scratchy or sore throat or generally feeling under the weather.

Mobile vaccination clinic locations

A mobile vaccination van is visiting Goonellabah and will move to Kyogle and Woodenbong next week.

• Goonellabah: Goonellabah Football (Soccer) Club, Reserve Street, Goonellabah (near tennis courts) Thursday 4 and Friday 5 November, open 9.30am to 2.30pm.
• Kyogle: Visitor Information Centre, cnr Anzac Pde and Summerland Way Monday 8 November, open 9.30am to 2.30pm.
• Woodenbong: Woodenbong Park, Unumgar Street, behind Public Hall Tuesday 9 November, 9.30am to 2.30pm.

The clinics are providing Pfizer vaccinations for anyone aged 12 and over.

No appointment is needed. Please take your Medicare Card if you have one.

Other NSW Health clinics in Tweed Heads, Byron Bay, Lismore and Grafton are also providing walk-in and booked appointments.

Find your closest clinic at the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder.