After a steep recent increase in cryptosporidiosis cases across the state, NSW Health is advising the community not to swim for at least two weeks after they’ve had diarrhoea.

Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrhoeal disease caused by the parasite, Cryptosporidium. Cryptosporidium infects the intestine and is a common cause of acute diarrhoea in young children. Other symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, fever, headache, and loss of appetite.

With COVID-19 cases increasing in the community, it’s important to be aware of the amount of people we cross paths with every day.

Some of these people may be at higher risk of getting really sick from a virus like COVID-19 or flu. Protect vulnerable members of your community if you are sick.

• stay home until your acute symptoms (runny nose, sore throat, fever, cough) have gone
• avoid large gatherings and indoor crowded places

NSW Health is urging people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of two confirmed cases of measles. Both cases are from the same family and acquired their infections overseas.

The cases visited several locations in Sydney while infectious. Dr Anthea Katelaris, A/Director, South Eastern Sydney Public Health Unit, said anyone who was in the same locations as the cases should be alert for signs and symptoms of measles until 7 August, and check their vaccination status.

NSW Health is advising the community to be aware of the signs and symptoms of rare but severe, invasive bacterial infections following recent increases in cases. Executive Director of Health Protection NSW, Dr Richard Broome said there had been increases in both meningococcal disease (IMD) and invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS) infections in recent weeks.

The latest NSW Respiratory Surveillance Report for weeks ending 24 and 31 December 2022 provides a 2 week summary of COVID-19 and other respiratory virus data. COVID-19 Summary

• Key indicators for transmission under current settings, including PCR positivity, hospital admissions and admissions from emergency departments are declining.

It is expected the COVID-19 Omicron sub-lineages BA.4 and BA.5 will become the dominant strains in the coming weeks and this is likely to result in an increase in infections, including in people who have previously had COVID-19. It is important to keep up to date with all your vaccinations.

The latest NSW respiratory surveillance report for the week ending 18 June provides a summary of the week’s flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory virus data.

COVID-19 update – Thursday 23 June 2022

In the 24-hour reporting period to 4pm yesterday:

- 96.6% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 95.1% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine - 64.3% of people have had three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine*
- 82.7% of people aged 12-15 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 79% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 49.7% of people aged 5-11 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine

The latest NSW respiratory surveillance report for the week ending 4 June provides a summary of the week’s flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory virus data. COVID-19 Summary:
• COVID-19 transmission in the community remains high but continues to decrease. Reported rates of COVID-19 are likely to underestimate true incidence in the community due to a decrease in PCR testing and the use of self-reported rapid antigen testing (RATs).

COVID-19 update – Thursday 9 June 2022

In the 24-hour reporting period to 4pm yesterday:

- 96.5% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 95% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine - 63.9% of people have had three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine*
- 82.8% of people aged 12-15 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 79.1% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 49.9% of people aged 5-11 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine

From Monday 25 April, NSW Health will no longer issue a routine daily COVID-19 media release. COVID-19 information will continue to be reported through NSW Health’s social media accounts and website each morning, with more detailed information and analysis contained in the weekly COVID-19 surveillance reports: health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/cov…. A wide range of COVID-19 information and advice is also available on the NSW Government website: nsw.gov.au/covid-19

From Monday 25 April, NSW Health will no longer issue a routine daily COVID-19 media release. COVID-19 information will continue to be reported through NSW Health’s social media accounts and website each morning, with more detailed information and analysis contained in the weekly COVID-19 surveillance reports. A wide range of COVID-19 information and advice is also available on nsw.gov.au/covid-19

Across NSW, more than 95 per cent of people aged 16 and over have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 94.7 per cent have received two doses to Tuesday 19 April 2022. •Of children aged 12 to 15, 83.3 per cent have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 79.5 per cent have received two doses.
•Of children aged 5 to 11, 49.9 per cent have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 33 per cent have received two doses.

Across NSW, more than 95 per cent of people aged 16 and over have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 94.4 per cent have received two doses to Thursday 3 March 2022. •Of children aged 12 to 15, 83.6 per cent have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 79 per cent have received two doses.
•Of children aged 5 to 11, 47.7 per cent have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 update – Saturday 5 March 2022

In the 24-hour reporting period to 4pm yesterday:

- 95.8% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 94.4% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine - 55.4% of people have had three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine*
- 83.6% of people aged 12-15 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 79% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 47.7% of people aged 5-11 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine

Across NSW, more than 95 per cent of people aged 16 and over have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 94.4 per cent have received two doses to Wednesday 2 March 2022. •Of children aged 12 to 15, 83.6 per cent have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 79 per cent have received two doses.
•Of children aged 5 to 11, 47.7 per cent have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 update – Friday 4 March 2022

In the 24-hour reporting period to 4pm yesterday:

- 95.8% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 94.4% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine - 55.1% of people have had three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine*
- 83.6% of people aged 12-15 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 79% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 47.7% of people aged 5-11 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine

COMMUNITY UPDATE - HEALTH SERVICE CHANGES
We are continuing to support our staff and communities affected by the extreme weather and flooding events in Northern NSW.

Ballina District Hospital has now reopened while other health services have been
affected as follows: Ballina District Hospital resumes normal operating status:
- All patients have been returned to Ballina District Hospital from Xavier Catholic College, where temp health services including makeshift Emergency Department had operated for the past 2 days due to threat of flooding.

There are some awful and tragic events occurring in our communities, our country and the world.

Whether you’re directly impacted, worried about loved ones, or feeling overcome by everything that is happening – it’s ok to feel overwhelmed. But please know that you don’t need to face it alone - reach out for support, especially if you live with a mental illness and aren’t coping.

For emergency support, or if life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000).

Across NSW, more than 95 per cent of people aged 16 and over have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 94.4 per cent have received two doses to Tuesday 1 March. •Of children aged 12 to 15, 83.6 per cent have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 79 per cent have received two doses.
•Of children aged 5 to 11, 47.6 per cent have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Across NSW, more than 95 per cent of people aged 16 and over have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 94.3 per cent have received two doses to Sunday 20 February 2022. •Of children aged 12 to 15, 83.6 per cent have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 79 per cent have received two doses.
•Of children aged 5 to 11, 46.7 per cent have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 update – Tuesday 22 February 2022

In the 24-hour reporting period to 4pm yesterday:

- 95.7% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 94.3% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine - 51.7% of people have had three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine*
- 83.6% of people aged 12-15 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 79% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 46.7% of people aged 5-11 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine