Tag: coronavirus
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NO ACTIVE CORONAVIRUS CASES ON CENTRAL COAST
The Central Coast now has no active coronavirus cases. To date 117 infections have been recorded in the region, with the majority of them acquired overseas. Around 16,000 tests have been conducted locally, over the course of the pandemic.
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CENTRAL COAST COMMUTERS FACE TRICKY TREK TO CITY
The Central Coast’s commuter culture has been largely disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic – with more of us working from home than ever before. But there could be considerable challenges ahead, as employees balance getting back to the office with transport restrictions.
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COASTIES LAP UP SUN AS CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS EASE
Central Coast residents lapped up the winter sunshine while taking advantage of new limits on public gatherings today. Spaced out as best they could at Terrigal, groups of no more than 10 enjoyed one another’s company for the first time in weeks. While hundreds walked the promenade. (VISION ONLY.)
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COASTIES EASE BACK INTO WORK AND PLAY
On the Central Coast, the number of COVID-19 cases remains unchanged since Monday, with 117 people testing positive for the virus. Meanwhile residents have eased into new restrictions, with playgrounds and pools reopening and eateries trading again. But for some cafe owners, the risk outweighed the reward.
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CENTRAL COAST PUBS AND CAFES PREPARE FOR LIMITED DINERS
Central Coast pubs and clubs have welcomed news, they’ll be able to serve diners Friday. But for large venues, the 10 person cap doesn’t go far enough.
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CENTRAL COAST COUPLES WEIGH UP WEDDING RESTRICTIONS
Wedding services on the Central Coast are crawling out of hibernation, now restrictions are beginning to ease. While some lovers are jumping at the chance to have an intimate ceremony, others are in a holding pattern.
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SLOW RETURN TO SCHOOL SEEMED SMOOTH ON CENTRAL COAST
Central Coast parents are quietly confident about the school term, after students eased into face to face classes Monday. Transport may remain a barrier though, as the region’s 30,000 school aged children slowly head back into the playground.
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MIXED WEEKEND FOR CENTRAL COAST BUSINESSES
It’s proving to be a mixed weekend for Central Coast businesses, still coming to terms with fluctuating coronavirus restrictions. While real estate agents opened doors to keen buyers and renters, other sectors await news of when they’ll be able to ramp up trade.
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THREE HIT WITH CORONAVIRUS FINES FOR DRINKING IN PARK
Police have fined three people for breaching coronavirus restrictions after they were caught drinking at a Gosford park. Officers approached a group at Burns Place around 1:30PM on Friday. Three women, aged in their 20s and 40s, were each hit with a $1,000 fine, after it was revealed they’d previously been warned. (VISION ONLY.)
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CAMP BREAKAWAY FEARS CORONAVIRUS MAY CLOSE DOORS FOR GOOD
For nearly 40 years, Camp Breakaway has been a haven, allowing the most vulnerable in our community to have fun at a home away from home. Having shut its gates amid the coronavirus crisis in recent weeks, there are now fears the San Remo disability service may not be able to reopen long term.