Far West LHD 24 August Covid update

Wentworth Shire

The Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) reported 15 cases of COVID-19 to 8pm last night, bringing the total cases in Far West LHD up to 8pm last night to 43.

Fourteen of today's new cases are in Wilcannia and one case who was tested in Wilcannia but is currently located in Queensland, and is thus counted in the total LHD numbers.

All of these cases are in isolation and are being contacted regularly by public health staff for health and welfare checks.

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