Tag: testing
Limestone Coast remains free of virus as test demand soars
THE Limestone Coast remains free of COVID-19, despite a recent influx of testing at the Mount Gambier Hospital triggered by the escalating situation in...
Students face cycling tests spearheaded by Olympic gold medallist
EARLIER this week the Blue Lake City was lucky enough to welcome an Australian cycling great to its schools through the Limestone Coast Regional...
Sewage tests to provide health officials with early virus warning signs
A SEWAGE-BASED testing scheme will be expanded to Mount Gambier to monitor the underlying level of COVID-19 in the community, the State Government has...
Residents urged to present for testing if feeling unwell
A PROMINENT medical official has urged people to get tested for COVID-19 if they were unwell with influenza or respiratory symptoms to ensure the...
Region’s virus cases ‘not linked’
THE region has recorded six confirmed cases of coronavirus, however none of these cases are linked according to health authorities.
The Limestone Coast Local Health...
New self-isolation rule in effect, SA expands testing measures and council discourages visitors
PEOPLE entering South Australia must now self-isolate for 14 days from their arrival as part of the State Government's unprecedented action in response to...
No cases confirmed
A REGIONAL health chief has revealed the Limestone Coast has yet to record a confirmed COVID-19 case, however a number of people have been...
Motorcycle racer gears up for third straight Australian Superbike Series
AS the Australian Superbike Series fast approaches, Furner racer Dallas Skeer is gearing up for his third straight season.
The season kicks off with round...
Students swap pens and paper for computers in national assessment
A LARGE number of South East students swapped pen and paper for a keyboard and computer screen as the National Assessment Program - Literacy...
Trade advice sought
THE State Government has sought legal advice about interpretations of the Shop Trading Hours Act as speculation grows it may take action to challenge...
No pollution found
NO evidence of polluted underground water has been found in testing bores at Lake McIntyre. Wattle Range Council engineering services director Peter Halton reported the findings to council's October monthly meeting.[...]