UPDATE: MLHD have issued a clarification to numbers of recovered patients in the health district, after an error in data recovery indicated two patients in the Murrumbidgee Council area have recovered. Only one patient in the Murrumbidgee Council LGA has recovered from COVID-19 as of 8am on April 9, taking the overall total in the health district to 12.
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Leeton Shire still has zero confirmed cases of coronavirus as the Murrumbidgee Local Health District records another day of no new cases and more patients recovering from the virus.
In a statement released on Thursday morning, MLHD confirmed two patients who had COVID-19 in the Albury LGA had recovered as of 8am on April 9, taking the total count of recovered patients in the health district up to 12.
MLHD also announced there have been no new cases confirmed within the region for the fifth straight day as of 8am on April 9, with the total confirmed case count including those who have recovered sitting at 42.'
The total amount of confirmed cases in the Leeton LGA remains at zero, with the last case to be confirmed in the health district found in the Berrigan Shire on April 4.
A total of 2318 people have been tested for the virus in the health district, with four people hospitalised as a result of COVID-19 and one death coming in the health district to date.
Those who are concerned and would like to speak to someone about any symptoms they may be showing are encouraged to contact the MLHD's COVID-19 hotline on 1800 831 099 and speak to a nurse who will provide information about the best course of action.
The time between when a person is exposed to the virus and when symptoms first appear is typically five to six days, although it may range from two to 14 days.
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The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, sore throat and dry cough.
Members of the public are urged to minimise travel, increase personal awareness around hand hygiene and practice social distancing.
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