There are four new COVID-19 case in Queanbeyan Palerang which are all under investigation.
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Three are in Queanbeyan while the other is in Jerrabomberra.
The Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) was notified of the cases in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
Although there were no new venues of concern, everyone in the district should be alert for any symptoms that could signal COVID-19, including headache, nausea, sore throat, runny nose, cough, loss of smell or taste, or fever.
If symptoms appear, people must isolate and get tested immediately, and remain isolated until a negative result is received.
Meanwhile, NSW recorded 296 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
No new cases were acquired overseas, and eight cases have been excluded following further investigation. The total number of cases in NSW since the beginning of the pandemic is 73,311.
Sadly, NSW Health is reporting the deaths of four men.
Two men were in their 60s, one man was in their 70s, and one man was in their 80s. Two men were from western Sydney, and two men were from south western Sydney.
Three men were not vaccinated and one man had received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
NSW Health extends its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the men who have died.
To help stop the spread of COVID-19:
- If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away - don't delay.
- Wash your hands regularly and take hand sanitiser with you when you go out.
- Keep your distance and leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others.
- Wear a mask at all times when outside your home, except when exercising.
