North West Hospital and Health Service (North West HHS) has confirmed a total of 16 active COVID-19 cases in Mount Isa as of 5pm Thursday 30 December.
All positive cases are receiving clinical support as required. The North Queensland Virtual Ward allows positive cases to remain in their home while continuing to access clinical information and support.
Community members are reminded to continue to check the Queensland Health Contact Tracing website as new exposure sites continue to be updated for Queensland and other States. The dedicated COVID-19 website also contains information in relation to testing and current public health and face mask requirements.
Almost 200 COVID-19 tests were provided to community members today at the Mount Isa Buchanan Park drive-through testing clinic. The testing clinic will again be operational tomorrow from 8am to 4.30pm on Friday 31 December 2021. Community members should remain in their car and follow the direction of staff members who are there to assist them.
The North West HHS COVID-19 vaccination centre at the Mount Isa Civic Centre in West Street will be open from 9am to 4pm on Friday 31 December, prior to recommencement of vaccination clinics from Tuesday 4 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.