A drive-through COVID clinic will be open at Mount Panorama on Saturday, Sunday and Monday as health officials seek to ramp up testing numbers after confirmed cases travelled through the Central West on Friday.
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A Western NSW Local Health District spokesperson said the cases had travelled to Molong.
"No venues of concern are currently identified and contacts of the cases are being tested while in isolation," the spokesperson said.
"Urgent investigations are underway and contact tracing is continuing.
"As a precautionary measure, a drive-through clinic will be established in Molong and capacity in Orange and Bathurst will be increased."
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The drive-through clinic at Mount Panorama will be open from 8am-4pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
"Testing is free and no appointment is required. People being tested should remain in their cars," the spokesperson said.
"Community members with questions or concerns about COVID-19, including testing and vaccination, should be encouraged to contact the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080."
For information on COVID-19 testing locations go to the NSW Government website at www.nsw.gov.au and click the COVID-19 button to search for your nearest location.
Anyone with symptoms related to COVID-19 should arrange to be tested and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.
For information on COVID-19 vaccination go to the COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Checker at www.health.gov.au.
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