The EPIC coronavirus clinic is in high demand. Photo: Nick Overall.
CANBERRA coronavirus testing clinics are in “high demand” as coronavirus cases in the Northern Beaches jumped to 28 this morning (December 18).
ACT Health released a statement today, saying testing clinics are experiencing high demand with longer than usual wait times. A spokesperson advises Canberrans that centres are open until 5pm, if people need to go later in the day to avoid the wait.
Given the increase in cases and the evidence of community transmission, ACT chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman says a new public health direction has been put in place from 11.59am this morning, declaring the Northern Beaches local government area as a COVID-19 affected area.