Please attribute to Mackay HHS Acting Chief Executive Ms Terry Johnson
Mackay HHS has 74 new positive COVID-19 cases to make a total of 259 active cases throughout the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday local government areas.
Of these 38 are in Mackay Base Hospital Virtual Ward and 19 are in Townsville University Hospital‘s Virtual Ward. All are in a stable condition.
There were 535 COVID-19 tests done by the Mackay HHS on 30 December. Of these 159 were at Proserpine Hospital.
Private pathology providers are also offering testing.
COVID-19 is likely to affect you and your family in the coming weeks and you are encouraged to make a COVID-19-Ready plan. https://www.qld.gov.au/…/all-queenslanders-covid-ready
The distribution of cases across Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday local government areas can be found at Queensland COVID-19 statistics | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
You are asked to:
- get tested as soon as you develop any symptoms, even if mild
- continue wearing your mask
- check-in wherever you go
- wash your hands regularly
- get vaccinated
Showgrounds test bookings: https://healthserviceportal.health.qld.gov.au/hdsp or call the hotline on 4885 5666 between 8am and 4pm seven days.
Areas outside Mackay: Testing options are here
Whitsundays residents: Proserpine Hospital 31 December 8am – 3pm
Other questions: 134 COVID – 13 42 68
