North West Hospital and Health Service (North West HHS) has confirmed 9 new positive COVID-19 cases in Mount Isa from the past 24 hours, as of 11am Wednesday 29 December. This brings total active case numbers in the North West to 10.
The latest cases are from the same cluster and are now in quarantine with mild symptoms under the care of the COVID-19 virtual ward.
All community members are reminded to continue to check the Queensland Health Contact Tracing website as exposure sites continue to be updated. This now includes:
• Cinema Mount Isa, 26 December, 2.15pm – 5.15pm
Contact tracing continues to being undertaken by the Townsville Public Health Unit and it is expected that additional exposure sites will be identified and listed on the Queensland Health Contact Tracing website.
Increased testing is now provided at the Mount Isa Buchanan Park drive-through testing clinic. Anyone with symptoms, no matter how mild, is encouraged to come forward and get tested. Please remain in your car and follow the direction of staff members.
The North West HHS COVID-19 vaccination centre at the Mount Isa Civic Centre in West Street will be open from 9am to 4pm tomorrow 30 December and Friday 31 December, prior to recommencement of vaccination clinics from Tuesday 4 January 2022.
This is a stark reminder of the potential impact of the COVID-19 virus and the reality of its presence in Mount Isa. 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.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Get vaccinated now if you haven’t already. 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 location