The following newspaper articles make this statement by Australian Prime Minister & Liberal MP for Cook Scott Morrison look very old and reinforces the oft heard complaint that NSW residents have grown too complacent in their attitudes toward this global pandemic:
"NSW is the gold standard." How NSW saved the nation. Scott Morrison absolutely gushing over how well NSW has handled the pandemic where other states have "faltered". #nswpol #auspol #qldpol #springst #wapol pic.twitter.com/WvRAUTShpZ
— David Marler (@Qldaah) December 17, 2020
ABC News, 17 December 2020:
NSW Health says the Northern Beaches COVID-19 cluster has grown to 17 cases and it has directed all residents in the area to limit their movements.
Residents have been advised to work from home, keep to their household group and avoid all unnecessary gatherings.
"Do not visit friends or relatives in aged care facilities or hospitals unless [it is] essential," a NSW Health statement said.
"Avoid visiting high-risk venues including clubs, restaurants, places of worship and gyms."
Residents have also been urged to avoid unnecessary travel outside their area, while those in other locations have been told to avoid travel into the Northern Beaches.
In a statement, NSW Health said people who had visited the following Northern Beaches locations should get tested immediately and isolate until they received a negative result:
Woolworths Mona Vale, 25/29 Park St, Mona Vale, December 13, 12:00pm-12:30pm
Aldi Mona Vale, 13 Bungan St, Mona Vale, December 13, 12:45pm-1:30pm
Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club, December 13, 14 and 15, 9:00am-9:30am
Palm Beach Rockpool, Lot 1 Rock Bath Rd, Palm Beach, December 14, 9:30am-10:30am
Woolworths Avalon, 74 Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach, December 14, 5:00pm-5:30pm
Chemist Warehouse, 4/74 Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach, December 14, 5:20pm-5:25pm
Commonwealth Bank, 47 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach, December 51, 12:00pm-12:15pm
Mitre 10, 49 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach, December 15, 12:00pm-12:20pm
Roof Racks World, 13/87 Reserve Rd, Artarmon, December 15, 2:00pm-2:30pm
HongFa BBQ Restaurant, Dee Why, December 15, 4:30pm-4:45pm
Dee Why Fruit Market, 33 Oaks Avenue, Dee Why, December 15, 4:45pm-4:55pm
North Avalon Cellars, 4/3 N Avalon Rd, Avalon Beach, December 15, 6:00pm-6:05pm
Careel Bay Dog Park and Hitchcock Park, Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon, December 16, 7:00am-7:30am
Palm Beach Pool, Lot 1 Rock Bath Rd, Palm Beach, December 16, 8:00am-9:00am
Brot and Wurst, 1442 Pittwater Rd, North Narrabeen, December 16, 2:00pm-2:05pm
Avalon Beach Post Shop, 45 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach, December 16 3:30pm-3:50pm
The director of NSW Health's COVID response branch, Jeremy McAnulty, said he was concerned.
"The new cases are mostly in the northern part of the Northern Beaches. We are currently investigating where they all are and where they may have been," Dr McAnulty said.
"We are asking people on the Northern Beaches to help keep the community safe.
"Please work from home and stay at home as much as possible for the next three days.
"We know this is hard, but it is important we all work together to contain this outbreak.
"Anybody who has even the slightest symptoms, please come forward as soon as they appear so we can find cases."
The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) will meet tonight in response to the cluster.
NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant said authorities were working on a theory the virus spread may have originated at the Avalon RSL.
Authorities are urging everyone who attended the club on December 11 to get tested.
A man in his 60s from Frenchs Forest tested positive on Thursday after performing with his band at the club on that day.
He has been travelling extensively with the band.
Testing orders are also in place for anyone who attended the Penrith RSL Club on December 13 (from 1:00pm to 6:00pm) and the Kirribilli Club on December 14 (12:00pm to 3:00pm).
The Department of Education confirmed one of the new COVID-19 cases was an employee at its corporate office in Redfern.
"We directed all staff from the office affected to immediately work remotely from home while we complete the contact tracing process and have the office thoroughly cleaned," a spokesperson for the department said.
All staff at the office have been told to self-isolate until they receive further notice from NSW Health.
Additional locations a COVID-19 person or persons visited:
Hungry Ghost Cafe, 20 Avalon Parade, Avalon on Sunday, December 13 between 9.30am and 11am and Tuesday, December 15 between 9.30 and 11am
Sneaky Ground Cafe, Avalon Beach on Monday, December 14 between 10.30am and 11am
Barramee Thai Massage and Spa, 4/42-44 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach on Monday, December 14 between 2pm and 3.30pm
Bangkok Sidewalk Restaurant, 1/21-23 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach on Monday, December 14 between 7pm and 8pm
Palm Beach female change rooms on Sunday, December 13 between 9am and 9.15am
Coast Palm Beach Cafe, Palm Beach on Sunday, December 13 between 10am and 11am
Avalon Bowlo (bowling club), Avalon Beach on Sunday, December 13 between 5pm and 7pm (not 3-5pm as previously reported) and Tuesday, December 15 between 3pm and 5pm
Bing Lee, Gateway, 1 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale on Monday, December 14 between 4.30 and 4.45pm
Woolworths Avalon Beach on Sunday, December 13 between 12pm and 5pm
Oliver’s Pie, Careel Shopping Village, Avalon Beach on Monday, December 14 between 9am and 9.15am
News.com.au, 18 December 2020:
States and territories have been quick to reimpose border restrictions on people travelling from New South Wales in response to the state’s growing coronavirus outbreak.
The news will come as a heavy blow to people who were hoping to cross state lines to see their families at Christmas.
Here’s a snapshot of what they look like:
QUEENSLAND
Queensland’s chief health officer, Dr Jeannette Young, said the new rules would apply to anyone who had been in the Northern Beaches region on or since Friday, December 11.
If that’s you, and you are already in Queensland, you are required to get tested for the virus and quarantine in your home or accommodation until 14 days after the date you left the Northern Beaches.
If you arrived in Queensland on a flight from Sydney after midnight (12am Friday, December 18), the same rule applies.
Finally, if you arrive in Queensland after 1am on Saturday, you’ll be required to go into hotel quarantine at your own expense.
These new requirements affect both interstate visitors and Queensland residents who are returning home.
Dr Young said Queensland Health would continue to “closely monitor the situation”, and provide an update on Friday morning.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
In Western Australia, anyone arriving from New South Wales from Friday onwards will have to quarantine for two weeks.
If you travelled to WA from NSW since December 11, you must get tested and then self-isolate until you get a negative result.
“I understand these changes will cause frustration and uncertainty for some people, and be very upsetting for many families looking to reunite and spend Christmas together,” Premier Mark McGowan said.
“This has been a difficult decision to make, but we need to follow the health advice and do what is in the best interest of all Western Australians.”
TASMANIA
Tasmania has banned anyone who’s been in the Northern Beaches area on or since December 11 from entering the state.
If you’re already there, you have been asked to call the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738 to advise it of your movements and book a test.
NORTHERN TERRITORY
The Northern Territory has declared the Northern Beaches a virus hotspot.
Chief Minister Michael Gunner has announced anyone travelling to the NT from the region must undertake 14 days of supervised quarantine in either Alice Springs or Darwin, at a cost of $2500 per person.
“If you are intending to travel to the Northern Territory from an identified COVID-19 hotspot, you are advised to rethink your plans,” the NT government said.
“Anyone who has already arrived in the Northern Territory from Northern Beaches Council LGA on or after December 11 needs to arrange for a COVID-19 test and self-quarantine while awaiting the test results.”
VICTORIA
Victoria has asked anyone who’s been in the Northern Beaches area since December 11 to “stay at home and get tested tomorrow”.
“They should stay at home until results are available and especially avoid visiting aged care facilities and hospitals. Further guidance will be issued as information becomes available,” the state’s Department of Health and Human Services said.
In addition, anyone who was in the Northern Beaches region or other NSW exposure sites on or since Friday, December 11 and arrives in Victoria after 12.01am on Friday, December 18, must get tested and quarantine in their home or accommodation for 14 days from the date they left the Northern Beaches.
Further travel advice will be announced on Friday.
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
There are no current restrictions for travellers moving to or from the ACT, however this is being monitored closely.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
South Australia has not made any announcements yet. Currently, those who have come from NSW are urged to monitor themselves and isolate if they develop symptoms.
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