Several COVID-19 testing clinics have closed again for the second time in a week, as pathology staff try to catch up on a backlog of samples.
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Southern IML Pathology's drive-through clinics at Albion Park, Berkeley, Fairy Meadow, Shellharbour, Warilla, and at JJ Kelly Park and Denison Street in Wollongong are closed on Tuesday, January 11 and Wednesday, January 12.
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District said the temporary closure was occurring to improve turnaround times on test results, amid high demand.
"Please be assured that our staff, and private pathology staff, continue to work around the clock to get results back as quickly as possible," the organisation said.
The same clinics were closed on Friday, January 7 and Saturday, January 8 for the same reason.
Information on other testing clinics is available on the local health district's website.
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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.
