COVID: 962 cases in Northern Rivers, 62 in Richmond Valley January 12, 2022 FacebookTweetLinkedInEmail NSW reported 34,759 new covid cases detected by PCR testing today. There were 21 deaths. The number of PCR tests underestimates the true number of people who have tested positive for covid as many are using rapid antigen tests. There were 962 new covid cases reported in Northern Rivers today. Kyogle 15 Richmond Valley 62 Lismore 81 Ballina 165 Byron 219 Clarence Valley 113 Tweed 304 Tenterfield 3