Coronavirus Central Coast: Cases soar past 100 as testing ramps up
There are now more than 100 confirmed cases of coronavirus on the Central Coast. It comes as the local health district is advertising jobs as it ramps up its battle against COVID-19.
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The Central Coast has recorded its 102nd confirmed case of coronavirus.
It comes as testing is starting to ramp up on the coast with 4101 people tested since the outbreak of the disease with 2.49 per cent of tests returning a positive result.
The latest figures include a student at Kincumber High School who returned a positive test.
The school now remains closed until further notice.
Contract cleaners were seen arriving this morning at the school, which will be sterilised.
Staff and students who had been in close contact with the student who tested positive will be individually advised and also asked to self-isolate for the required period of time.
On a positive side the coast continues to avoid a “cluster” outbreak, which is defined by NSW Health as two or more people contracting COVID-19 through local transmission.
The main cluster outbreaks remain the Stanwell Tops wedding of Scott Maggs, also known by his social media alter ego Jimmy Niggle and Emma Metcalf with 38 cases, the Boogie Wonderland Party on March 17 at Bondi with 34 cases and the Dorothy Henderson Lodge nursing home with 22 cases, five of which have been fatal.
COAST’S HEALTH DISTRICT IS HIRING
It comes as Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is calling on health workers to join its workforce in a bid to significantly bolster its workforce in response to COVID-19.
A range of casual positions are being advertised for nurses, doctors, allied health
professionals and pharmacists.
In addition, the CCLHD will be seeking patient support and environmental services staff
(porters and cleaners); switchboard operators, administrative staff, as well as people with
logistics and warehouse experience.
District chief executive Dr Andrew Montague said the recruitment campaign was being
launched this week as the system ramped up its preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Jobs are being advertised calling for people with the capacity to work on a casual basis and
there may also be the opportunity for short-term, temporary contracts,” Dr Montague said.
“This boost to our workforce will ease pressure on the existing workforce and enhance our
capacity — ensuring we can continue to deliver high-quality care for the local community.
“Positions will be filled in response to demand over the coming weeks and months.
“We are pleased to be able to offer work opportunities to people on the Central Coast and we
would like to thank the community in advance for their support at this crucial time,” Dr
Montague said.
