COVID 19 INFO

NSW has reached the 80 per cent double dose vaccination target and as of Monday 18th October some freedoms have been unlocked for those who are double dose vaccinated.

The domestic travel is not allowed for anyone from Sydney, the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Shellharbour or Illawarra.

Rules for when we hit 70 per cent: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/easing-covid-19-restrictions/70-percent

Rules for when we hit 80 per cent: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/easing-covid-19-restrictions/80-percent

Rules from December 1st: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/easing-covid-19-restrictions/opening-in-dec

Latest exposure sites from Hunter New England Health as of 6am 20th October 2021:

Where to Get Tested:

• Belmont Hospital Drive-through Clinic – 16 Croudace Bay Road, Belmont – Open every day 8am – 4pm – Appointment required.
• Broadmeadow Laverty Pathology Drive-through Clinic – 294 Turton Road, Mcdonald Jones Stadium Carpark, Broadmeadow – 7am-6pm Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm Sat-Sun – NOTE: Hours subject to change depending on demand – no appointment required.
• Cessnock Hospital Drive-through Clinic – 24 View Street, Cessnock – 8am – 4:30pm Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm Sat-Sun – Appointment required.
• Dungog Bowling Club Drive-through Clinic – Bowling Club car park, 105 Abelard Street, Dungog – Open every day 8am-6pm – No appointment required.
• East Maitland 4Cute Pathology Drive-through Clinic – Brisbane Street, Stockdale Hill Carpark, East Maitland – 7:30am – 3:45pm Mon-Fri, 7:30am – 3pm Sat, 8am – 1pm Sun – No Appointment required.
• Gateshead Laverty Pathology Drive-through Clinic – Pacific Highway (Entry via Willow Road), Harold Knight Oval, Gateshead – 7:30 – 6pm Mon-Fri, 7:30am – 3pm Sat-Sun – No Appointment required.
• Honeysuckle Histopath Pathology Drive-through Clinic – Carpark at 42 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle – Open every day 8am – 6pm – No appointment required.
• Morisset Douglass Hanly Moir Drive-through Clinic – 40 Ourimbah Street, Morisset – 8am – 4pm Mon-Fri, Closed Saturday, 8am – 3pm Sunday – No Appointment required.
• Nelson Bay Laverty Pathology Drive-through Clinic – 20 Aquatic Close, Nelson Bay – 7:30am – 4pm Mon-Fri, 7:30 – 3pm Saturday, Closed Sunday – No Appointment required.
• Raymond Terrace Histopath Pathology Drive-through Clinic – Lakeside Sports Complex, 13 Leisure Way, Raymond Terrace – Open every day 8am-6pm – No Appointment required.
• Raymond Terrace Respiratory Clinic – 4 Jacaranda Avenue, Raymond Terrace – 9am – 5pm Mon-Thu, 8am – 5pm Fri, Closed Weekends – Appointment required.
• Singleton Hospital Drive-through Clinic – Dangar Road, Singleton – 1:20pm – 3:20pm Mon-Fri, Closed Weekends – Appointment required.
• South Maitland Laverty Pathology Drive-through Clinic – Maitland Showground, Blomfield Street, South Maitland – 7:30am – 5pm Mon-Fri, 7:30am – 3pm Sat-Sun – No Appointment required.
• Speers Point Park Drive-through Clinic – Western car park, entry via Creek Reserve Road, Speers Point – 8am – 4pm Mon-Sat – No appointment required
• Telarah Histopath Pathology Drive-through Clinic – 84 Green Street, Telarah – Open every day 8am-6pm – No appointment required.
• University of Newcastle Drive-through Clinic – University Drive, ICT car park, Callaghan – Open every day 7:30am – 5pm – No appointment required.
• Wallsend 4Cyte Pathology Drive-through Clinic – 173 Nelson Street, Wallsend – 9am – 5pm Mon-Fri, 9am – 11:30am Sat, Closed Sunday – Appointment required but no referral required.
• Warners Bay 4Cyte Pathology Drive-through Clinic – 290 Hillsborough Road, Warners Bay – 8am – 4pm Mon-Sat, Closed Sunday – No appointment required.

Full details of all testing sites can be found here.

For the very latest information on Covid 19 in New South Wales .. click here

More on COVID-19…

Here is some information on the Covid-19 Pandemic that we feel you need to know and may be useful.

WHAT IS IT

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing.

PREVENTION

SUPPORT

The Coronavirus pandemic has profoundly disrupted the ways in which we live and work. Many of us are feeling understandably stressed, frightened, and confused. Feelings of worry and unease can be expected during a stressful event, but it’s important to manage our stress before it turns into more severe anxiety or panic. It’s times like this we all need to look after each other and help those struggling on their own.

Don’t feel ashamed to talk to a professional, here are a few services to consider:

• Lifeline on 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
• MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
• Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
• Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
• Headspace on 1800 650 890
• ReachOut at reachout.com
• Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) on 1800 008 774

If you have lost your job or have a business and would like to know more about how the Australian Government could assist you please click here