The Hilltops and Glenn Innes LGAs go into lockdown from 6pm tonight

The Hilltops and Glenn Innes LGAs will go into a snap seven-day lockdown from 6pm today. This is in response to the identification of new cases who were infectious in the community.

These stay-at-home orders also apply to anyone who has been in the Hilltops LGA including Young and surrounding areas since 3 September, and the Glen Innes LGA since 13 September.

Everyone in the Hilltops and Glen Innes LGAs must stay at home unless it is for an essential reason, which includes shopping for food, medical care, getting vaccinated, compassionate needs, exercise and work or tertiary education if you can't work or study at home.

People who are fully vaccinated can attend an outdoor gathering of up to five people for exercise or outdoor recreation as long as all of those aged 16 or older are fully vaccinated.

To determine the extent of the risk and detect any further potential COVID-19 cases in these areas we are calling on the communities to come forward for testing in large numbers.

A strong response to testing will be a key factor in determining if these stay-at-home orders are extended beyond one week. High vaccination rates are also essential to reduce the risk of transmission and protect the health and safety of the community.

COVID vaccinations are available through NSW Health clinics, GPs, pharmacies and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS). Use the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility checker to find the nearest vaccination clinic, or visit: Get your COVID vaccination

A list of regional and rural NSW Health vaccination clinics is available on the NSW Government website: Vaccination clinics: Regional and rural