The Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) drive-through COVID-19 testing will be revisiting Oberon on Thursday, November 5 (today) from 10am to 2pm.
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"There are currently no known cases of COVID-19 in Oberon. WNSWLHD has tested more than 7923 people over the past four weeks," director of public health Priscilla Stanley said.
"We need to keep testing people, so we can stay on top of COVID-19 as the general restrictions around movement start to be decreased.
"COVID-19 tests are always available through GPs and our hospitals. Our plan is for the mobile service to visit a number of smaller communities.
"The testing service will be set up at Robert Hooper Community Centre car park, 13 Tallys Lane, Oberon (entry Fleming Street and exit Ross Street). The service is free of charge, and you don't need a referral or appointment to attend."
The clinic is a drive-through service so you won't have to leave your car. Staff will come to you, do a short assessment and get your details, and then do a swab from the back of your throat and then the back of your nose.
"The tests are then sent away for analysis which normally takes about 48 hours. If your test is negative, you can request to get those results by text message even faster," Ms Stanley said.
"People who are tested are asked to self-isolate until they get their results."
COVID-19 testing is available for people who have experienced even mild symptoms.