Hospitals limit visitors to reduce COVID-19 risks
Hospitals on the northern beaches have announced strict new visitor rules in a bid to try and reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
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Northern Beaches records its highest ED figures
The latest figures show that more people attended Northern Beaches Hospital’s emergency department than ever before, and that’s before COVID-19 hit.
GPs introduce phone-only consults to protect themselves
Some GP surgeries, including one on the northern beaches, are introducing phone-only consultations to protect staff against the coronavirus, as Health Minister Brad Hazzard predicts an exponential increase in cases in the next few weeks.
Northern beaches melanoma stories to highlight disease
With the northern beaches a known hotspot in Australia for melanoma, two well-known faces in the community are revealing their personal battle with the disease in a bid to raise awareness.
Coronavirus forces Sydney Surf Pro to finish Friday
As the World Surf League announced it was cancelling all its events in March for the ‘safety of our athletes, fans, and staff’, a decision was made to wrap up the Manly competition on Friday.
Sydney shopping centre reports COVID-19 case
A shopping centre in Cherrybrook has reported a positive test of coronavirus at a medical centre on the outside of the complex.
Northern beaches surfboard pioneer honoured
The stars of surfing were in Manly this week to see a northern beaches local officially recognised for being behind the biggest breakthrough in surfboard design since foam and fibreglass.
New coronavirus patient at Northern Beaches Hospital
A second coronavirus patient has been isolated at Northern Beaches Hospital, as around 50 people a day are being seen at the new onsite COVID-19 clinic.
Coronavirus holiday bargains for savvy travellers
A travel agent says now is the perfect time to get away for savvy overseas travellers who want a bargain, as an infectious disease expert reveals where he would go if he was going on holiday.
Manly businesses fear for future as coronavirus scares off tourists
Manly businesses say bushfire smoke, floods and now the coronavirus means they’re doing it tough, with one saying it’s the worst year he’s had in 25 years.
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