Tag: coronavirus
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COASTIES WARNED POLICE STILL CRACKING DOWN ON COVID-19 BREACHES
Police have praised Central Coast residents’ behaviour, saying most stuck to social distancing rules over the long weekend. But officers warn they’re not backing off now the break is over.
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COVID-19 CASES REVISED FOR CENTRAL COAST
The state government has revised the number of coronavirus cases on the Central Coast. The Local Health District now says the total stands at 117, down from 123 infections on Friday. It says the mix-up occurred because several people were diagnosed in the region, but they’re not residents. 81 patients have now recovered, while two…
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POLICE ISSUE FINES ACROSS THE NORTHERN RIVERS
There were no further COVID-19 cases reported on the weekend, on the mid or far north coasts. But with concerns the Easter break could cause a spike, police were out in force as Bronte Gildea reports.
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CAFE OWNERS SAY HOLIDAY MAKERS ARE STILL COMING TO THE NORTHERN RIVERS
The Easter long weekend police and health professionals have been dreading is almost over. While outdoor activity was on most people’s agendas, police are satisfied with the level of social distancing observed on the Northern Rivers.
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COVID-19 UPDATE: CENTRAL COAST CASES
The Central Coast has recorded two new cases of COVID-19 since Monday, bringing the total to 121. 52 people have now recovered, with two patients still in hospital. A majority of infections were acquired overseas.
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MAN FINED FOR BREACHING SELF-ISOLATION RULES AFTER DOMESTIC INCIDENT
A Central Coast man has been fined $1,000 for breaching self-isolation rules, after police were called to a domestic incident. The 34-year-old was spotted outside a Bateau Bay home on Sunday afternoon. Police realising, he’d returned from overseas, fewer than 14 days ago.
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EAST GOSFORD CAFE TOLD TO PACK UP DRIVE THRU
An East Gosford coffee spot has had its new drive through shut down by Central Coast Council. Fahrenheit Cafe set up its takeaway option in car park spaces on Wells Street, adapting to new pandemic restrictions on March 23. Today, a council ranger allegedly threatened the business with a $900 fine, per infringement, if signage…
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CENTRAL COAST ANZAC DAY SERVICES TO ADAPT
Coronavirus has shaken Australia to its core – and ANZAC Day has not been immune. This week the RSL confirmed just how it wants Central Coast residents to show their respects, in the social distancing era.
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LIFE’S A BEACH: COVID-19 SHAKEUPS CENTRAL COAST WATERWAY USE
Our coastal way of life is changing, as health experts desperately try to flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases. Beaches are now open solely for exercise purposes, with Central Coast police quick to act on new restrictions.
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MAN CHARGED AFTER COUGHING ON SUPERMARKET SHOPPERS
A Central Coast man has been charged, after allegedly coughing on supermarket employees and shoppers. Police arrested the 48-year-old at Lake Haven Shopping Centre, just after 4:30pm yesterday. He’ll face a Wyong magistrate in May, charged with breaching bail and intimidation offences.