COVID-19 testing in Condobolin

Lachlan Shire Council advises that the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) drive-through COVID-19 testing service will revisit Condobolin on Wednesday 5 August from 10.00am to 2.00pm.

The service last visited on July 2 and Council assisted the team in setting up their testing station at the former Condobolin Bowling Club site, offering advice on traffic flow and safety for the day.

The service will again be set up at the former Bowling Club site with entry via Evans Street.

Director of Public Health, Priscilla Stanley said there are currently no known cases of COVID-19 in Condobolin.

“WNSWLHD has tested more than 11,916 people in the District over the past four weeks,” she said. “We need to keep testing people, so we can stay on top of COVID-19 as the general restrictions around movement start to be decreased.

“COVID-19 tests are always available through GPs and our hospitals. Our plan is for the mobile service to visit a number of smaller communities. The service is free of charge and you don’t need a referral or appointment to attend.

This is a drive through service so people do not need to get out of their vehicles.

“Our staff will be able to come to you, do a short assessment and get your details, and then do a swab from the back of your throat and then the back of your nose,” Ms Stanley said. “The tests are then sent away for analysis which normally takes about 48 hours. If your test is negative, you can request to get those results by text message even faster. “People who are tested are asked to self-isolate until they get their results.”

COVID-19 testing is available for people who have experienced even mild symptoms that can be associated with the disease. Those symptoms include fever, a sore or ‘scratchy’ throat, a cough, runny nose, shortness of breath, tiredness and muscle aches.

Ms Stanley said people with symptoms need to get tested.

“Right now, our message is very simple – if you have any symptoms, even mild ones, arrange to be tested,” she said. “Speak to your doctor, it’s always best to call ahead.”

“If you have any questions or concerns you can ring the National Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 020 080 or healthdirect on 1800 022 222.”