Construction of the Illawarra Shoalhaven mass COVID-19 vaccination centre is in its final stages, with the Wollongong CBD facility set to open its doors.
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Several health experts are warning the long-term impacts of COVID-19 could further burden the country s health system, and leave many Australians with possibly debilitating side effects.
As parts of the world continue to grapple with outbreaks of the highly contagious Delta variant, harder-hit countries such as the UK and the US are responding to the long-term effects of the virus as more evidence emerges.
In February last year, the World Health Organization said that people with mild cases of COVID-19 should usually recover within two weeks.
But a WHO brief published one year later said some ten per cent of people still experience persistent ill health 12 weeks after having their initial infection, in what is being referred to as long COVID or post-COVID conditions.
Wollongong City Council is continuing to deliver COVID-safe services to our community.
Following the announcement that current restrictions, including the stay at home direction, would be extended until 11.59pm on Friday 16 July, many of Council’s facilities and services will remain closed. This includes our libraries, leisure centres, administration building, art gallery, community centres and youth centre.
Where possible, we encourage people to take advantage of our online services to stay in touch during this time. You can report local issues and make requests through Council’s website.
Our libraries also offer a range of online resources, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, and movie streaming for people looking for entertainment from the comfort of their own homes.