All the suburbs still declared hot spots by the NT government

THE NT government has removed the COVID-19 hot spot declarations for most areas of New South Wales, however borders are still closed to a number of suburbs. HERE IS THE FULL LIST

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THE NT government has removed the COVID-19 hot spot declarations for most areas of New South Wales, however borders are still closed to a number of suburbs in the northern zone of the Northern Beaches Local Government Area.

This includes the hot spot areas of:

Avalon Beach 2107

Bayview 2104

Bilgola Beach 2107

Bilgola Plateau 2107

Church Point 2105

Clareville 2107

Coasters Retreat 2108

Currawong Beach 2108

Elanora Heights 2101

Elvina Bay 2105

Great Mackerel Beach 2108

Ingleside 2101

Ku-ring-gai Chase 2084

Lovett Bay 2105

McCarrs Creek 2105

Mona Vale 2103

Morning Bay 2105

Newport 2106

Newport Beach 2106

North Narrabeen 2101

Palm Beach 2108

Scotland Island 2105

Warriewood 2102

Whale Beach 2107

NT Chief Health Officer Hugh Heggie the rapid response of the New South Wales government had sufficiently contained the outbreak.

“I have considered the evidence and the epidemiology in conjunction with my team and the New South Wales Chief Health Officer and am confident of revoking all areas of News South Wales as a hotspot except for the northern zone of the Northern Beaches Local Government Area which is where the cluster began,” he said.

“This decision has been made because of two key factors including the massive testing regime that was undertaken and because the controls that were put in place early are working. These measures combined have controlled the spread of the virus and have reduced the risk to the community.

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“The NSW outbreak serves as a reminder that even minor breaches in behaviour can constitute a risk to us. This virus is significant and can cause substantial harm to our communities.

“I urge everyone to consider their behaviour, follow the health advice, look after each other and stay informed as the situation may change quickly. I wish you all a safe and joyful COVID Christmas.”

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