COVID19 Local Update

    Since March 2020 there have been 23 cases in the Lane Cove Council Area.

    There were two cases in Lane Cove in December 2020.

    One of the cases was acquired from overseas and one case (test results 23rd December 2020) was a community transmission with the source still unknown.

    Hunters Hill has one case and is linked to a known cluster.

    There have been two cases in the Willoughby Council Area (Lane Cove North is part of this council).  One case was recorded on 30 December 2020 and one case on 1 Jan 2021.

    You can view the data here

    Testing

    It is important that if you have any symptoms (including even a runny nose) you get tested.  A list of testing facilities is here and most tests are coming back within 24 hours.  All tests are free and no referrals are needed.

    Venues

    A list of venues is published daily by NSW Health here.

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    Jacky Barker is the founder of In the Cove and now contributes as a journalist to the independent local news source she created. A former lawyer and long-time Lane Cove community advocate, Jacky established In the Cove to help residents stay informed, connected and engaged with local news, events and issues that matter. Her contribution to the community has been recognised through several local awards, including Lane Cove Woman of the Year in 2017 and 2023.