The Murrumbidgee Local Health District has reported five cases of COVID-19 at Corowa Hospital.
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In a statement, the MLHD said it was managing four patients and one fully vaccinated staff member who had tested positive to the virus.
"The source of the outbreak is currently under investigation," the statement said.
"There are no other exposure sites in Corowa to report at this time."
However, also in the Federation council area, Howlong Library has been named an exposure site.
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MLHD said patients and staff who have been identified as close contacts were being supported and were undergoing testing.
"MLHD is monitoring the situation closely in line with its COVID-19 management plan," the MLHD said in a statement.
"The community can be reassured that it is safe to present for care at Corowa Hospital's Emergency Department."
Anyone with COVID symptoms is encouraged to get tested and isolate until they receive a negative result.
Albury Wodonga Health is urging people to come forward for testing and vaccination.
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Victoria Ellis
Victoria Ellis grew up on the Border and loves reporting for her home community. She is a University of Wollongong Journalism graduate. In 2018 Victoria was awarded the Bruce Gordon Scholarship for Journalism and completed a 10 week internship with WIN News Illawarra. In 2019 she was awarded The Border Mail's Cameron Thompson Scholarship, where she completed a three week internship, before taking up ongoing employment in 2021.
Victoria Ellis grew up on the Border and loves reporting for her home community. She is a University of Wollongong Journalism graduate. In 2018 Victoria was awarded the Bruce Gordon Scholarship for Journalism and completed a 10 week internship with WIN News Illawarra. In 2019 she was awarded The Border Mail's Cameron Thompson Scholarship, where she completed a three week internship, before taking up ongoing employment in 2021.
