COVID testing clinic in Wilcannia

Published on 13 August 2021

Community Service Announcement

 Wilcannia Pop Up COVID Testing Clinic this weekend

In a move to further protect our remote communities and increase our vigilance in preventing any potential transmission of COVID-19 in them, the Far West LHD in conjunction with the RFDS, Maari Ma and Central Darling Shire, will be holding a pop up drive through COVID testing clinic in Wilcannia this weekend.

Where: Wilcannia Showgrounds. Cars can enter via Myer Street entry; people can walk in via Hood Street (near the school).

When:   Saturday, 14 August from 10am to 5pm
              Sunday, 15 August from 9am to 4pm    
              Monday, 16 August from 9am to 4pm

It is important that everyone continues to watch out for any signs that could indicate COVID-19 and to get tested if you have even the mildest of symptoms. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, loss of taste or smell. Other reported symptoms include fatigue, acute blocked nose (congestion), muscle pain, joint pain, headache, diarrhoea, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, unexplained chest pain and conjunctivitis.

High testing rates remain critical to stopping the spread of COVID-19.