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Local Casual Contact Venues

Friday, 02 July 2021

Overnight NSW Health added two Avalon locations as casual contact venues.

If you were at either Avalon Chemist Warehouse or Avalon Organics on Saturday 26 June between 3pm and 4pm, you are classed as a casual contact and must get tested and isolate until you receive a negative result.

These venues share a similar timing to the previous Avalon Woolies notification which is listed as 26 June between 3:30pm-4pm.

Even if you have not been to a venue of concern, please get tested if you develop any symptoms.

Local Venue of Concern and Testing Clinics in Pittwater

Thursday, 01 July 2021

A venue in Avalon has been added to Sydney’s venues of concern.

If you were at Avalon Woolworths on Saturday 26 June between 3:30pm and 4pm you are classed as a casual contact and must get tested and isolate until a negative result is received.

Even if you have not been to a venue of concern, if you have any symptoms please get tested.

NSW Government Support Package for Local Businesses

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

The NSW Government today announced a major new grants package and changes to the Dine & Discover program to help small businesses and people across NSW impacted by the current COVID-19 restrictions.

The Northern Beaches Small Business Hardship Grant program provided a great template which means the roll-out of these new grants can be more streamlined.

The grants will be available from mid-July and full details will be available shortly on the Service NSW website.

COVID-19 Pittwater Community Update

Monday, 28 June 2021

The pandemic has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions for everyone and we’re all looking forward to a future without lockdowns – but COVID’s ability to duck and weave means we need to rally again as a community.

The response of Pittwater residents during the Christmas lockdown is a textbook example of how a community can work together alongside health officials to help stop an outbreak.

We know the drill, we know what works, and we know what the current restrictions are intending to achieve – so let’s get through this!

A few key points: