Tag: coronavirus
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CENTRAL COAST REAL ESTATE AGENTS ADAPTING TO COVID-19 SHAKEUP
Holiday home inquiries are rising on the Central Coast, but not for the reasons you’d think. It’s one of the peculiarities real estate agents are encountering, as they adapt to new pandemic restrictions.
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LIFE SAVERS URGE COASTIES TO STEER CLEAR OF BEACHES
Stay away. That’s the message from Central Coast life savers, after making the difficult decision to stop patrolling our beaches this week due to coronavirus. At least 650 rescues are expected state-wide in April, and volunteers warn, if we do venture on the sand, help isn’t close at hand.
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COVID-19 UPDATE: CENTRAL COAST CASES HIT 70
The Central Coast’s confirmed coronavirus cases have almost doubled since Wednesday. Of the 70 infections, most were acquired overseas and one has its origins interstate, while three have no known source. Seventeen remain under investigation. No one with the illness is currently in hospital. FULL BREAK DOWN ACCORDING TO CENTRAL COAST HEALTH: 70 confirmed…
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AUSTRALIAN REPTILE PARK CLOSED UNDER COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
The Central Coast’s premier tourist attraction has shut its doors. The Australian Reptile Park was forced to close due to the latest round of pandemic restrictions and hasn’t given a date for when it will reopen. The sanctuary says it’s keeping up to date with government advice and staff continue to care for the 3,000…
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DRIVE THRU CORONAVIRUS TESTING OPENS ON CENTRAL COAST
Central Coast residents have dug deep, raising more than $7,000 to fund the region’s first drive through coronavirus testing service. The Entrance pop up clinic has the ability to test 100 people per day, as long as they have a pathology request.
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NO NEW COVID-19 CASES IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS TODAY
There are no new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in the Northern Rivers Health district today, though health professionals are urging residents to remain vigilant. “We’ve got cases across the entire footprint. From the Clarence through the Richmond, though Byron, up to Tweed, so we would strongly council people to believe there is a case in…
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CENTRAL COAST HOSPITALS TO CLEAR BEDS FOR COVID-19
Central Coast public hospitals are rescheduling non-urgent surgery in a bid to double the region’s number of intensive care beds. Outpatient calls will be conducted via the phone or video. It’s hoped the Local Health District will secure an extra 20 beds from the move. There will be no impact on the emergency department. (VISION…
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QLD BORDER CROSSING POINTS CONFIRMED
Police will be stationed at three access points along the New South Wales and Queensland border from midnight tonight, as the state prepares for a coronavirus shutdown. Those with essential needs will be able to move between the states via the M1, the Gold Coast Highway and from Griffith Street. “I ask people to be…
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COUNCIL PUTS BUDGET UP FOR COMMENT AMID COVID-19 CRISIS
Central Coast Council has decided to push forward with its next budget, despite both the state and federal governments delaying theirs. The draft document does not take the COVID19 pandemic into account, with the mayor conceding no one knows how hard local government will be hit.
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CENTRAL COAST CLUBS FEAR COVID-19 WILL COST MILLIONS
Pubs and clubs across the Central Coast have entered uncharted waters, with restaurants now forced to abide by the Federal Government’s social distancing measures. The Gosford RSL is complying but it’s CEO says the club stands to lose millions over the next six months.