Tag: coronavirus
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WOMAN FINED AFTER CATCHING TRAIN FROM NEWCASTLE TO GOSFORD
Police have fined a woman twice in one week for breaching coronavirus orders. The 67-year-old was handed a $1,000 penalty after catching the train from Newcastle to Gosford yesterday morning. Officers say she could not provide a reasonable excuse for travelling. They also fined a disqualified driver after he was caught on the M1 at…
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CONCERNS ABOUT CENTRELINK CALL CENTRE SAFETY
Concerns have been raised about the federal government’s ability to protect Central Coast public servants. At least one person has been struck down with COVID-19 in the Tuggerah Centrelink call centre – which reopened today as more await test results.
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ONE DEAD IN GOSFORD HOSPITAL CORONAVIRUS CLUSTER
An 80-year-old woman has died after becoming infected with coronavirus at Gosford Hospital. She is the Central Coast’s first casualty and the health district says she had no respiratory symptoms in the lead-up to her death.
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COAST PARENTS HAVE QUESTIONS OVER SCHOOL RESUMING
It seems Central Coast parents have more questions than answers about the staggered return to face to face classes. The local P&C council says more detail is needed to ensure all students are safe and happy.
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WOMAN SPITS AT CENTRAL COAST McDONALDS EMPLOYEE
A woman has been fined $5,000 after spitting at a McDonald’s employee on the Central Coast. It’s alleged the 40-year-old also stole food from the Woy Woy store yesterday morning. Meanwhile, a 26-year-old man has been ordered to pay $1,000 for non-essential travel, after being caught speeding on the M1 at Somersby. Police say he…
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21 NEW CASES IN NSW AND FINES EXTENDED
The $5000 on-the-spot fine for those who cough or spit at healthcare staff has been extended to include all workers. It follows the news of a 25-year-old man from Nowra on the South Coast being arrested overnight for allegedly spitting at police officers and other offences. NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard announced the extension today…
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#MEAT20 PLEA HOPES TO KEEP COASTIES STAYING HOME
With 117 and counting, the Central Coast has the second highest number of coronavirus cases per head in regional New South Wales. Some of our most vulnerable are urging us not to take social distancing lightly.
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CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL SIGNS ON TO SPLINTER AWARD FOR STAFF
Central Coast Council has signed up to new measures, in a bid to retain as many of its 2,000-odd staff as possible. New award provisions will ensure a wage allowance to permanent staff – who have been stood down. The splinter award will apply for the next 12 months. (VISION ONLY.)
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CORONAVIRUS CASE NUMBERS STEADY ON CENTRAL COAST
There have been no new cases of coronavirus on the Central Coast since Tuesday. To date, 117 people have been infected – the same number since the Local Health District revised its tally earlier this week. But a further seven people have recovered, bringing the number cleared of the virus to 88. Two people remain…
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GOSFORD PUBLIC STUDENTS SHOW HEALTH STAFF SUPPORT
The acts of kindness, and praise continue for hospital staff with children across the Central Coast showing their support for doctors and nurses during the pandemic. That includes Gosford Hospital, where 16 people, including staff and patients, were infected with COVID-19. The Local Health District will provide an update on case numbers tomorrow, with 117…