Tag: covid-19
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STUDY FINDS ASTRAZENECA NOT LINKED TO INCREASED RISK OF CLOTS
The British Medical journal has debunked the myths around the AstraZeneca vaccine. A leading Central Coast GP says updated findings have have shown the covid-19 vaccine does NOT cause blood clots, as once thought. (source: https://www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n774)
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POSITIVE CASE NO RISK TO GREAT LAKES COMMUNITY
Hunter New England Health says there is no risk to the community after a woman who tested positive to COVID-19 in Newcastle on Monday returned home to Tuncurry. The woman’s been isolating at home with her family – all of whom have tested negative. They will be retested on day 12 of isolation. The town…
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POSITIVE COVID CASE ISOLATING IN TUNCURRY
Newcastle’s COVID outbreak has tracked further north, with confirmation a person has tested positive on the mid north coast. The health network is investigating.
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HUNTER LOCKDOWN HINDERS HARRINGTON TOURISM TRADE
The Hunter lockdown is putting pressure on Harrington businesses, reliant on tourist trade. Owners are now calling on locals to pay a visit instead.
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MANNING RIVER DRAGON BOAT CLUB PADDLES ON THROUGH PANDEMIC
Manning River Dragon Boat Club isn’t letting the pandemic slow it down. A new home – and members – turning the club into a powerhouse.
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DEMAND FOR LAND DRIVES UP DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS ON MID COAST
MidCoast Council is feeling the heat – as demand for land drives up development approvals. But with no forseeable end to the housing boom, it’s looking at ways to combat a supply shortage.
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PANDEMIC AND FLOODS WON’T SLOW DOWN TAREE SHOW SOCIETY
It’s been a tough 18 months for Taree Show Society, hit hard by the pandemic and then March’s floods. But volunteers are keeping upbeat, with upgrades to the showground well underway.
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MIXED VIEWS ON PFIZER VACCINE REALLOCATIONS TO SYDNEY STUDENTS
The fallout is continuing on the North Coast, following the State government’s decision to redirect thousands of Pfizer vaccine doses to Sydney. A Taree doctor speaking out, saying regional areas deserve better.
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KART CLUB TITLES HEAT UP AT WINGHAM TOMORROW
A full field is expected for round three of the Manning Valley Kart Club championships despite the absence of Sydney drivers. The club hopes they’ll be back for a northern zone round next month.
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WOMEN’S MASTERS HOCKEY TOURNAMENT CANCELLED
The Sydney covid outbreak has forced the cancellation of two more hockey events on the Mid North Coast. This weekends New South Wales women’s masters won’t go ahead in Taree. And the Under 13 state trials at Port Macquarie have also been called off. Earlier this month, Taree also lost the men’s over 55 tournament.…