THE number of people recovering from coronavirus in Western NSW is increasing, with no new cases detected for the past eight days.
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Data shows that while 44 people have tested positive to COVID-19 in this region, this number has remained stable since April 6.
In addition, the number of people who have recovered from the virus has now increased to 28.
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While the number of recoveries is increasing over time, the Western NSW Local Health District (LHD) will not confirm which towns these people are from.
Data shows the Orange local government area has the highest number of confirmed cases at 10, and it has also recorded the region's only death from the virus, a 67-year-old woman who died on April 1.
There have been nine confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Bathurst LGA, six in Dubbo and five in Cabonne.
This is followed by Mid-Western (4), Blayney (3) and Coonamble (2), while Narromine, Parkes, Warren, Warrumbungle and Weddin each have one confirmed case.
There have been no confirmed cases in these LGAs: Cowra, Forbes, Bogan and Oberon.
So far during the Easter long weekend eight people across the Central West have received a $1000 penalty infringement notice for flouting restrictions under the Public Health Act.
Statewide, the death toll from COVID-19 has jumped to 26 with with a 74-year-old woman dying in Newcastle and a 76-year-old man in Sydney.
A WNSWLHD spokeswoman said it was critical that everyone in the community continued to practice social distancing to minimise the risk of the transmission of COVID-19.
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"This is important for everyone, but particularly for older people and people with health conditions that make them more vulnerable," she said.
"It's also important that we protect our health care workers who we need to stay well to provide care to people who become sick with COVID-19."
The best thing everyone can do at this point is to stay at home unless it is absolutely essential, and remember to:
- Clean your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub
- Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with tissue or a flexed elbow
- Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms
- Stay home if you are sick
- Keep your distance from others as much as possible through social distancing
For advice and information about COVID-19 visit NSW Health.
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Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
