Sirens and Racecourse named as exposure sites
Central Coast Local Health District is urging anyone who attended the following two venues during the dates and times listed below to come forward for testing immediately and isolate until a negative…
Coronavirus Central Coast Updates
Kincumber Indoor Sports Centre named as an exposure site
Central Coast Local Health District has been notified of two confirmed cases of COVID-19 who attended Kincumber Indoor Sports/Play Centre while infectious on Sunday 28 November 2021. The District’s Public Health Unit advises…
Omicron will not stop further easing of restrictions
Central Coast residents are looking forward to a further relaxation of COVID-19 health orders on December 15 when NSW is expected to have reached the 95 per cent double vaccination…
Case of omicron likely on the Coast – exposure sites listed
NSW Health can confirm initial testing strongly indicates one more overseas traveller, who recently arrived in NSW and is isolating at home on the Central Coast, has been infected with…
Terrigal Hotel named in COVID case exposure announcement
Central Coast Local Health District CCLHD has been notified of seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 who either attended Terrigal Hotel while infectious or may have acquired their infection at the venue on Saturday 20 November. Anyone who…
Further easing of restrictions from Dec 15
The NSW Government has updated the roadmap for easing restrictions after the State reaches the 95 per cent double dose vaccination target or 15 December, whichever comes first. Adjustments to…
Choosing to be part of the solution
Forum – At the beginning of the pandemic people looked out for each other. As we progressed through the “nightmare” and people spent more time on the internet checking on…
One parent allowed per pre-schooler for orientation
One fully-vaccinated parent or carer per child will be allowed on Central Coast school sites to support pre-schoolers as they start Kindergarten orientation, under new COVID-safe guidelines. Minister for Education…
Booster program will place more pressure on doctors says GP
Central Coast doctor, Elly Warren, has backed calls from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) for more help for GPs ahead of the rollout of COVID-19 booster shots…
One death and 85 local cases over the last week
October 25, 2021: There were 85 recorded local cases of COVID-19 over the last 7 days to 8 pm Sunday, an average daily rate of just over 12 cases per…
Integrated app one way to prove vaccination status
An integrated vaccination certificate has been launched on the Service NSW app to make access easier for individuals and businesses, Locals were able to integrate the COVID-19 digital vaccination certificate…
Police visible as restrictions ease
Police from Brisbane Water Police District supported by units from Central Coast Operation Utah, Broken Bay Water Police and The NSW Police Mounted Unit, were out and about on the…
The Weekly News 5@5
This is CCN’s weekly news 5@5, October 22: GAS and OIL drilling off the Coast comes a step closer this week as a bill in Federal Parliament designed to override…
Central Coast case numbers continue to fall
Monday Oct 18, 2021: COVID-19 case numbers continue to fall across the Central Coast over the weekend with a total of only 31 positive cases recorded during the last three…
Where can Central Coast residents holiday?
October 18, 2021: As our lifestyle begins to return to pre-covid routines, strict travel rules still remain in place for most Central Coast residents, particularly for those who wish to…
Local case numbers begin to ease
Central Coast Local Health District has reported 17 and 18 daily COVID-19 cases during Tuesday and Wednesday respectively in their two 24 hour reporting periods. The number indicates a downward…
Gosford hospital main entry is a potential exposure site
Thursday Oct 14, 2021: Central Coast Local Health District has advised the community this morning that an area within Gosford Hospital’s Main Entry – the lounge area adjacent to the patient…
Local contact tracers catch up
October 12, 2021: Central Coast Local Health District has confirmed this morning that 22 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm Monday night. Significantly,…
Freedom’s just another word for…
If you’re confused by the latest COVID rules and you’re discovering the word ‘freedom’ means different things to different people – don’t feel alone. CCN has looked at an array…
77 local cases reported over weekend brings local tally past 1000
Monday Oct 11, 2021: A sum of 77 local COVID-19 cases have been reported by Central Coast Local Health District over the 72 hours to 8pm Sunday night. This brings…