For the 24 hour period to 8pm Tuesday, 24 August there were eight new COVID-19 cases recorded for the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. Details are as follows:
Six cases who are residents of the Wollongong LGA.
Two cases who are residents of the Shellharbour LGA.
Other cases announced this week:
One case who is a resident of Wollongong LGA and is being cared for in Wollongong Hospital's COVID Ward. Case investigations ongoing.
One case who is a resident of Wollongong LGA, however is isolating outside the Local Health District. This case is a contact of a known case from outside the LHD.
One case who is a resident of Wollongong LGA and is isolating at home. Case investigations ongoing.
One case who is a resident of Kiama Local Government Area (LGA) and is isolating at home. Investigations are continuing, however this case is likely linked to employment in Sydney.
One case who is a resident of Wollongong LGA and is isolating at home. Investigations are continuing, however this case is likely linked to employment in Sydney.