COVID Update - Thursday, January 6, 2022

The North West Hospital and Health Service (North West HHS) has confirmed a total of 49 active COVID-19 cases in the North West region, as of 7pm Wednesday 5 January 2022.

The total number has remained constant as 15 additional cases have been identified in this period, while 15 cases have recovered and have been released. This includes the two patients receiving clinical support in Townsville Hospital who have now been discharged.

Two cases remain in Cloncurry and six on Mornington Island, with the remaining cases in Mount Isa.

All positive cases are receiving clinical support as required under the clinical management of the North Queensland Virtual Ward.

Community members are reminded to check the dedicated Queensland Health COVID-19 website for information, alerts, resources, and updates.

Given widespread transmission of COVID-19, community members are strongly urged to consider any movement through the Queensland community as a risk for infection. This is particularly the case in vulnerable communities. Ensure social distancing is maintained, perform regular hand hygiene, and monitor for symptoms.

The Buchanan Park drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic will be open on Friday 7 January from 9am until 12pm with testing for those with COVID-19 symptoms only. This helps to identify COVID-19 cases and reduce the spread in the community. The testing clinic will not be in operation on Saturday or Sunday, 8-9 January 2022.

The North West HHS COVID-19 vaccination centre at the Mount Isa Civic Centre in West Street is open on Friday 7 January 2022 from 9pm to 4pm and Monday 10 January 2022 from 9am to 4pm. The vaccination clinic will not be in operation on Saturday or Sunday, 8-9 January 2022.

It is essential that all community members maintain social distancing, practice good hygiene, wear a face mask where required and get the COVID-19 vaccination.

North West residents are encouraged to call 134 COVID (13 42 68) with any concerns and are urged to regularly check the Queensland Health website for more information and possible exposure locations.