The Illawarra's COVID-19 testing sites continue to operate under different hours during the holiday period, with some closed entirely until the new year.
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The NSW testing system continues to strain under increased demand, with residents of the Illawarra and other parts of the state experiencing hours-long waits.
NSW Health says people should only seek a PCR test - the test performed at these clinics - if they have COVID symptoms, are a close household contact, or NSW Health has directed them to as they have attended a venue with high transmission of the virus.
Read more: NSW records 11,201 cases, three deaths
Queensland no longer requires NSW travellers to undergo a PCR test before crossing the border, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announcing on Wednesday that her state would accept a negative result from a rapid antigen test from January 1.
Below is a list of the Illawarra's testing clinics and their opening hours during this time.
- Albion Park drive-through, Albion Park Showground: Open 8am to 6pm, closed Saturday, January 1
- Balgownie walk-in, shop 5 145 Balgownie Road: Closed until January 5
- Barrack Heights drive-through, Centre Health Complex, Captain Cook Drive: Open 8am to 6pm from December 29 to 31, then 8am to noon from January 1 to January 3
- Bellambi drive-through and walk-in, soccer field car park, Armour Street: Closed until January 4
- Berkeley drive-through, Illawarra Sports Stadium car park: Open 8am to 5pm, closed Saturday, January 1
- Bulli drive-through, Bulli Showground: Open 8am to 4pm from December 29 to 31, 8am to noon from January 1 to 3, and 8am to 4pm on January 4
- Dapto drive-through and walk-in, Lakelands Oval: Closed until January 4
- Fairy Meadow drive-through, North Dalton Park: Open 7.30am to 5pm from December 29 to 31, closed January 1, open 8am to 5pm on January 2 and 3
- Figtree drive-through, 11 Princes Highway: Open 8am to noon December 29 to 31, closed January 1 to 3
- Gerringong drive-through, Gerringong Medical and Cosmetic Centre: Open 8am to 4pm December 29 and 30, closed December 31 and January 1, open 8am to noon January 2
- Helensburgh Respiratory Clinic: By appointment
- Kiama drive-through, Kiama netball courts: Open 8am to noon December 29 to 31, closed January 1 to 3, open 8am to 4pm January 4
- Shellharbour drive-through, Myimarr Fields: Open 8am to 3pm December 29 to 31, closed January 1, open 8am to 3pm January 2 and 3
- Towradgi drive-through and walk-in, Ray Robinson Oval: Closed until January 4
- Warilla drive-through, 109 Shellharbour Road: Closed until January 2, open 8am to 4.30pm January 3
- Warrawong drive-through and walk-in, Kully Bay: Open 8am to noon, December 29 to January 3
- Wollongong walk-in, Wollongong Hospital: Open 8am to 4.30pm December 29 to 31, closed January 1
- Wollongong, 406 Crown Street: Open 8am to noon December 29 and 30, closed December 31 and January 1, open 8am to noon January 2
- Wollongong drive-through, Denison Street: Open 7.30am to 8pm December 29 to 31, closed January 1, open 8am to 5pm January 2 and 3
- Wollongong drive-through, JJ Kelly Park: Open 7.30am to 5pm, closed January 1
- Wollongong drive-through, Kembla Street: Closed until January 4
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Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
