Lane Cove News Week in Review 8th September to 15th September 2021

Welcome to our Lane Cove Local News week in review with up-to-date information on COVID19 as it impacts the Lane Cove Local Government Area.

COVID-19 cases and tests by local government area as at 8 pm 14/09/2021 Last 4 Weeks Data

*locally acquired cases

The tables show the location of residence by Local Government Area (LGA) or local health district (LHD) of locally acquired COVID-19 cases in the last four weeks. It is based on the date the person first developed symptoms. When no date of symptom onset is available (it is either under investigation by public health staff or the person tested positive without showing symptoms), the date of the positive test is used. Infections are not always acquired in the place of residence as people often travel outside their area for many reasons (e.g. work, school and shopping). Cases without a NSW residential address and people who were exposed interstate or overseas are not shown. Case counts may vary over time due to ongoing investigations and case reviews.*Includes all locally acquired cases (known and unknown source)

 Source:  https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/stats-local.aspx

Daily Cases Lane Cove Aug 15th to September 14th 2021

Active Cases

The data below the number of active cases  (active cases are cases where a person is in isolation and is being managed by NSW Health)

Sadly, NSW Health has been notified of the deaths of 12 people who had COVID-19.

NSW recorded 1,259 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. There are currently 1,241 COVID-19 cases admitted to hospital, with 234 people in intensive care, 108 of whom require ventilation.

Of the 1,259 locally acquired cases reported to 8pm last night, 38 are from Northern Sydney local health district – this is the highest number in our local health district.

Two new cases were acquired overseas, and 36 previously reported cases have been excluded following further investigation. The total number of cases in NSW since the beginning of the pandemic is 46,818.

A woman in her 60s from south-eastern Sydney died at home.

A man in his 60s from south-western Sydney died at Liverpool Hospital.

A man in his 70s from western Sydney died at Liverpool Hospital.

A man in his 90s from western Sydney died at Westmead Hospital.

A woman in her 80s from western Sydney died at Blacktown Hospital.

A woman in her 50s from south-western Sydney died at Westmead Hospital.

A woman in her 80s from south-western Sydney died at Campbelltown Hospital.

A woman in her 70s from south-western Sydney died at Campbelltown Hospital.

A woman in her 30s from south-western Sydney died at Royal North Shore Hospital.

A woman in her 70s from south-eastern Sydney died at Prince of Wales Hospital.

A man in his 60s from western Sydney died at Westmead Hospital.

A man in his 50s from south-western Sydney died at Westmead Hospital.

NSW Health extends its deepest sympathies to their loved ones.

There have been 198 COVID-19 related deaths in NSW since 16 June 2021, and 254 in total since the start of the pandemic.

There have been 41,177 locally acquired cases reported since 16 June 2021, when the first case in this outbreak was reported.

There were 137,498 COVID-19 tests reported to 8pm last night, compared with the previous day’s total of 114,084.

NSW Health administered 30,776 COVID-19 vaccines in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, including 4,898 at the vaccination centre at Sydney Olympic Park.

Across NSW, 79.5 per cent of the over-16 population has received a first dose COVID-19 vaccine, and 47.5 per cent are fully vaccinated to 11:59pm on Monday 13 September 2021.

The total number of vaccines administered in NSW is now 8,352,129, with 3,088,183 doses administered by NSW Health to 8pm last night and 5,263,946 administered by the GP network and other providers to 11:59pm on Monday 13 September 2021.

If you are directed to get tested for COVID‑19 or self-isolate at any time, you must follow the rules whether or not the venue or exposure setting is listed on the NSW Health website

It remains vital that anyone who has any symptoms or is a close or casual contact with a person with COVID-19, isolates and is tested immediately. When testing clinics are busy, please ensure you stay in line, identify yourself to staff and tell them that you have symptoms or are a contact of a case. Local testing info here.

Please check the NSW Government website regularly, and follow the relevant health advice if you have attended a venue of concern or travelled on a public transport route at the same time as a confirmed case of COVID-19. This list is being updated regularly as case investigations proceed.

The official vaccine booking link is here.

There are also various other tools available such as Covid Queue and Covid-19 Near me – which show you vaccinations and testing locations and availability.

Picnic Rules

Here are the official “picnic” rules that started on Monday 13th September 2021. They apply to the Lane Cove Council area as we are not an area of concern. You are not permitted to have people in your backyard or front yard. However, the verge (the area outside your front fence or boundary line) is crown land and therefore a public outdoor space.

You must all be fully vaccinated. If you are not vaccinated you can only meet one other person.

Mask Up

Just a reminder to mask up and scan in. We have been advised that one apartment block in Lane Cove has two positive COVID19 CASES in their block. Their body corporate has sent emails to all the residents and is keeping them up to date on what is happening. All common areas have been deep cleaned.

50% of Lane Cove lives in apartments, and it is so important that when you are in common areas, you wear your mask and comply with lift restrictions.

Also, get vaccinated. Lane Cove has a great vaccination rate, but it can be improved. If you have a relative over 60 who has not been vaccinated, please ask them to speak to their doctor about getting vaccinated and let them know there are many places where they can be vaccinated locally.

Local vaccination info here:

Local Testing info here:

How to Wear a Mask Properly here:

Road Map to Freedom

Stay-at-home orders for adults who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be lifted from the Monday after NSW passes the 70% double vaccination target, under the roadmap to freedom released today. Non-vaccinated young people aged under 16 will be able to access all outdoor settings but will only be able to visit indoor venues with members of their household.  Further information here.

Business Alert

7 Eleven on Burns Bay Road is closing down. A media spokesperson for 7 Eleven advised as follows:

“We can confirm 7-Eleven will be closing the store on Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove when the lease in the property expires at the end of September.

While we open approximately 30 new stores every year there are times when for a variety of reasons, a decision is made to discontinue trading in a specific location. Our Lane Cove customers can still get their daily essentials, favourite treats and use of 7-Eleven App price fuel app at our nearby Artarmon or Chatswood West stores.”

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