North West Hospital and Health Service (North West HHS) has confirmed a total of 112 active COVID-19 cases in the North West region as of 7pm Friday 7 January 2022.
Fifteen cases remain in Cloncurry, six on Mornington Island, and two case in Normanton, with the remaining cases in Mount Isa. All positive cases are receiving clinical support as required under the clinical management of the 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 not be in operation Saturday or Sunday 8-9 January 2022, and will reopen on Monday 10 January 2022 from 9am to 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 North West HHS COVID-19 vaccination centre at the Mount Isa Civic Centre in West Street is open 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.