Initial confusion led people without appointments to be turned away from the Lavington mobile COVID-19 testing clinic on Tuesday morning.
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Murrumbidgee Local Health District acting chief executive Carla Bailey confirmed later appointments were not necessary for those wishing to be tested.
The pop-up clinic at Mirambeena Community Centre began at 9.30am Tuesday and was extended until 8pm. It will also run from 8am to 8pm on Wednesday.
"With further planning to extend that clinic," Ms Bailey said.
"You don't need to book in, there is a booking system, so we have a mix, we have people that can book an appointment and arrive and we also have the ability for people to just drop in."
The Border Mail visited the clinic as it opened on Tuesday and was told it was booked out.
"I think that was just a misunderstanding, a miscommunication, that's not the case and we've confirmed that with the minister's office as well," Ms Bailey said.
"People are absolutely able to turn up without an appointment.
"They don't have to call the hotline and they won't be turned away.".
None of those who arrived early at Mirambeena wished to give their names.
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One woman waiting in her car drove off upon hearing appointments were full, telling The Border Mail she was an aged care worker.
"Someone had a visitor from Melbourne and it wasn't a metre and a half, it was a metre," she said.
"I'm just taking precautions, I've just got a headache."
A health professional stood with her young daughter, both wearing patterned masks, although the youngster wasn't to be tested.
"I can't take her to childcare because I have symptoms," the woman said.
"I didn't know you had to ring (for an appointment) until I rang the national hotline today."
An Albury man sitting in his car said he had an ear infection and wanted to be cautious.
"I think we all need to do our bit in these times," he said.
Within half an hour of the clinic opening, cars had started to line up outside Mirambeena, with staff members talking to drivers before any testing took place.
Late Tuesday afternoon, more than 110 people had been tested.
NSW Health on Monday evening urged residents in the Albury area who developed even the mildest symptoms to come forward for testing. The hotline number is 1800 831 099.
Other clinics where appointments can be made are Wodonga Respiratory Clinic, 224-226 Beechworth Road, Wodonga, (02) 6067 2437, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm and Albury Wodonga Health, Wodonga campus, 69 Vermont Street, Wodonga (02) 6058 4444, by appointment only, Monday to Saturday.