Mayor urges community to stay calm

MEDIA RELEASE 20 August 2021

Mayor urges community to stay calm

Mayor of Bathurst Cr Ian North has urged the community to remain calm after Bathurst’s first Covid-19 case was confirmed on Friday afternoon.

Mayor Ian North said the case was in isolation and reminded residents if they have the mildest of symptoms to go and get tested.

“I can’t stress enough how important it is that if you have even the mildest of cold or flu-like symptoms, go and get tested and isolate until you get your results,” he said.

“Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, loss of taste or smell.”

Testing clinic locations:

Bathurst Laverty Pathology Drive-through Clinic Mountain Straight, Mount Panorama Appointments not required

Monday 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Bathurst Base Hospital 361 Howick Street, 2795, Appointments are not required.

Monday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Bathurst Respiratory Clinic 1470 Panorama Avenue, Ochre Health, CSU Appointment required

Monday and Wednesday afternoons only.

Please remember to follow the public health orders currently in place and to get tested if you are feeling unwell. NSW Police are also conducting Operation Stay At Home in an effort to keep the region safe.

ENDS

Media contact: Media Officer