COVID UPDATE: 477 new cases in Northern Rivers, two deaths

There were 477 new covid cases confirmed in the Northern Rivers today.

Two deaths were reported, one person in their 80s from the Tweed and another in their 90s from Clarence Valley.

Confirmed tests by LGA (PCR and RAT included):

Kyogle 9

Richmond Valley 32

Ballina 82

Byron 71

Clarence Valley 63

Lismore 76

Tweed Heads 141

Tenterfield 3

(Woodenbong and Urbenville postcodes come under the Northern NSW Local Health District Public Health Unit area)

There are 31 covid patients in hospital in Northern NSW, with five of these in ICU.