The Murrumbidgee Local Health District has recorded one COVID case in the Hilltops Local Government Area which has been included in NSW Health's overall figure of 623 cases.
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The case has been identified as a household contact of a previously known case to the MLHD, which has remained in isolation.
The MLHD has recorded 37 COVID cases since the start of the Delta outbreak, with 25 of those identified in the Hilltops region.
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Hayley Wilkinson
Born and raised within the Riverina, Hayley launched her journalism career at The Daily Advertiser in September 2021. During her time she covered events, entertainment and human interest stories.
Born and raised within the Riverina, Hayley launched her journalism career at The Daily Advertiser in September 2021. During her time she covered events, entertainment and human interest stories.
