Ten new cases of covid were reported by the Northern NSW Local Health District today.
Two cases are in the Casino area. Of these, one case is linked to the Kyogle cluster and one case is under investigation.
Three cases are in the Kyogle LGA and are all household contacts of previously reported cases, and have been in self-isolation.
Three cases are in the Ballina LGA and are linked with the Alstonville cluster. One case is a household contact of a previously reported case and has been in self-isolation, while two cases are under investigation.
One case is in the Byron LGA, a household contact of a previously reported case, and has been in self-isolation.
There have now been a total of 57 cases reported in Northern NSW since June 16 when the current Delta outbreak in Sydney began.
Three cases are being cared for in hospital, and all are in a stable condition.
Contact tracing is underway to determine any venues of concern, and further information will be provided as soon as possible.
Across the state there are 70.3% of people who are fully vaccinated and 89.4% who have had their first dose.
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