Two deaths, 117 COVID cases: how Illawarra Shoalhaven health authorities now plan to stop second wave

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Updated May 29 2020 - 4:06pm, first published 1:45pm
The ISLHD public health unit is encouraging people to continue to get tested - at dedicated assessment clinics at Wollongong Hospital (above) and other facilities.
The ISLHD public health unit is encouraging people to continue to get tested - at dedicated assessment clinics at Wollongong Hospital (above) and other facilities.

The region's public health director isn't waiting for a second, or third, wave of COVID-19 - instead his team is focused on identifying and putting out any "spot fires" or "hot spots" before it comes to that.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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