Returning Victorian residents who crossed the border after midnight on New Year's Eve were required to be tested and self isolate for 14 days.
“Up until New Year’s Eve, testing had dropped off, with only a few people presenting each day with symptoms or concerns,” ERH acting chief executive June Dyson said.
“Following the outbreak in Victoria and subsequent border closure between Victoria and NSW, our demand for testing increased markedly, particularly from travellers returning from NSW.”
On New Year’s Day, 147 people were tested, followed by 155 on January 2 and 97 on January 3.
“We are still experiencing high demand for testing and will continue to run our clinic with extended hours — 10am to 5.30pm — over the coming week,” Ms Dyson said.
“We will review our hours of operation next week and adjust depending on the demand for testing at that time.
“Our wait times for testing have varied, with longer wait times experienced on January 1 and 2.
“People were very patient with the delays and we would like to thank our community for their patience and understanding at such a difficult time for them.”
Ms Dyson encouraged people who have any symptoms, however mild, to get tested and isolate while waiting for their result.
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