Covid-19: Three new cases reported in Northern NSW
The total case number for the area is climbing close to 100 while a mass vaccination hub has opened its doors in Grafton.
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Three new Covid-19 cases have been reported overnight in the Northern Local Health District.
These cases are in the Grafton area, linked to the existing cluster and have been isolating throughout their infectious period.
There have been 98 total cases reported in the Northern NSW Local Health District since the Delta outbreak began in Sydney on June 16.
Yesterday one more case was listed in Grafton and an additional three more venues of concern in Grafton and Ballina.
Vaccination Super Sundays in Grafton
This Sunday and next Sunday vaccination clinics will be open at the Grafton Shopping World on Prince St from 8am to 3pm.
No appointment is needed.
You do not need a Medicare card to receive this free vaccination, but please bring one if you have it. Anyone over 12 can access a Pfizer vaccine.
To book a vaccination at this clinic, or any others throughout Northern NSW, visit the Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder or you can all Health Direct on 1800 571 155 for assistance to book.
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