Tag: coronavirus
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HOMELESS SHELTERS ADAPT TO COVID-19
61,000 – that’s the number of people who could be at risk of homelessness on the Central Coast. As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, local shelters have had to cut back their operations, despite being very aware, more may need help.
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CENTRAL COAST COVID-19 CLINICS PUT THROUGH THEIR PACES
The Central Coast’s COVID19 clinics have been put through their paces. More than 500 people attended both the Gosford and Wyong facilities to last night. Around 240 – and counting – have been screened for the virus. They will continue to operate over the weekend, between the hours of 10am and 4pm. (VISION ONLY.)
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COVID-19 STOPS GOSFORD CLUB’S LAST DRINKS
There’ll be no last hurrah for Pulse Nightclub. After 15 years, the venue is closing to make way for the Archibald Development, with construction to start in May. Coronavirus guidelines have meant the venue will not be able to hold its final party this weekend, due to the 100 person cap on indoor gatherings. The…
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FUR BABIES HOPED TO FIND FOREVER HOMES AMID COVID-19 CRISIS
As the pandemic rages on, Central Coast Animal Care Facility is stopping the adoption side of its work for a little while… But that doesn’t necessarily mean fewer pups will find a forever home.
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CHURCHES CLOSE AS CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC TAKES HOLD
For the first time in its history, the Anglican Church has stopped services on the Central Coast. It’s not the only faith affected, as the pandemic sends us into uncharted territory.
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COUNCIL MEETING TO GO AHEAD DESPITE COVID-19
Central Coast Council says Monday’s meeting is going ahead despite the health crisis. An extra-ordinary meeting has now been called, which will streamline the agenda to the most urgent items. All councillors are expected to attend, however, the public forum will not proceed. Residents can watch the live-stream on YouTube. (VISION ONLY.)
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CENTRAL COAST HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS SLASHED
Visiting hours have been cut across the Central Coast’s public hospitals to protect patients and staff from the spread of coronavirus. Only a partner, parent, carer or “nominated significant other” may visit between 6 and 8pm. That includes at Gosford, and Wyong, and other facilities, although mental health units have different arrangements in place. (VISION…
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LOCAL BUSINESSES ADJUST WITH CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
From adopting contactless payments to saying ‘NO’ to keep cups… Businesses in Lismore are upping-the-ante on virus control, doing everything they can to stay clean and stay afloat.
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TWO COVID-19 CASES CONFIRMED ON NORTH COAST
The North Coast Public Health Unit has confirmed two cases of COVID-19. The exact locations of those with the illness have not been released, though both are a result of overseas travel. Those who were in close contact with the virus are being contacted by North Coast Public Health. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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BLUES FEST CANCELLED, WILL SPLENDOUR FOLLOW?
Music lovers are also reeling after organisers officially cancelled Blues Fest. There’s now a concern Splendour in the Grass scheduled later this year will receive the same fate.