Coronavirus Kingston: Worst-hit postcodes revealed as three die at Edithvale nursing home
New data has revealed which suburbs have been hardest hit by coronavirus in Kingston and there is one standout, while another postcode has zero cases. It comes after three residents at an Edithvale aged care home tragically died from the disease.
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Coronavirus cases have doubled in the Bonbeach, Chelsea, Chelsea Heights and Edithvale postcode over the past week.
The 3196 area is the hardest-hit region in the City of Kingston and had 36 active cases on August 6, according to Department of Health and Human Services data.
It comes after three Bupa Aged Care Edithvale residents tragically died over the weekend.
A total of 39 residents and 19 employees have contracted the deadly disease at the Station St centre since a contractor and employee were diagnosed on July 19.
All sick employees were required to self-isolate for three weeks starting from their last shift.
The Mercy Place Corben Mentone and Mercy Place Mordialloc nursing homes have have also recorded positive cases.
Across the rest of Kingston, the Aspendale, Aspendale Gardens and Braeside postcode remains unchanged from last week at 11 cases as well as Mordialloc, Parkdale and Waterways which also sits on 11.
There are 13 active cases in Cheltenham, 14 in Clarinda, eight in Oakleigh South, seven in Dingley Village, one in Carrum and Patterson Lakes, two in Mentone and two in Moorabbin.
There are no active cases in Heatherton.
Skye and Sandhurst are the worst-hit suburbs in the neighbouring Frankston council region, with the area — shared with a number of suburbs in Cranbourne — sitting on 82 cases.
Victoria is in a state of emergency and Kingston is under stage four restrictions which enable residents to leave the home for essential reasons:
Necessary goods and services:
– To shop for necessary goods and services.
– You can only travel up to 5km from your home.
For some people the nearest goods and services will be more than 5km away. In this situation you may travel beyond 5km to the nearest provider.
– Only one person per household can leave home to get necessary goods and services and only once a day. If you are unable to leave home because it would mean leaving a young child or at-risk person at home unattended then they may accompany you.
Exercise:
– You can leave home to exercise but there are limits.
– You must not travel more than 5km from where you live to exercise.
– You can exercise with one other person you live with or a friend or family member, as long as neither of you travel more than 5km from your home. If you are exercising with someone else, you should keep 1.5 metres distance between you. Don’t hug, kiss or shake hands.
– You must limit your exercise to once a day and for only one hour.
– If you are a parent or guardian who is caring for a young child or someone who cannot be left unattended then they may accompany you.
Care and health care:
– You can leave home to receive health care or attend medical appointments. If you need to see a doctor or health care professional, you should do so. Do not put off getting medical care. Your doctor or health care professional can provide advice on how to stay safe.
– You can leave home to care for a sick or elderly relative. If you are providing care for someone you should try to keep 1.5 metres between you when you can. Wear a face covering.
– You can leave home to accompany someone for essential medical treatment if you are a parent, guardian or necessary support person.
– You can take a pet to the vet.
Work:
– If you can work from home, you must continue to work from home. Further announcements regarding workplaces will be made in the coming days.
– Study at TAFE and university must be done remotely.
Personal:
– You can still visit an intimate partner.
– Shared parenting arrangements, both formal and informal, can continue for children.
– You can leave home if there is an emergency.
– You can leave home if there is family violence, or violence by another person in the home, and you are at risk. If you are stopped by police, tell them you are feeling unsafe at home and they will help you. Safe accommodation and support for family violence is available.
Call safe steps on 1800 015 188 or email safesteps@safesteps.org.au for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
brittany.goldsmith@news.com.au
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