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Service NSW app downloads hit 3 million

15 Jan, 2021, 9:08 am15 Jan, 2021, 10:13 am Jenny Harrison

Customers have heeded advice and embraced the NSW Government’s Service NSW Mobile app for checking in safely to venues, with more than 3 million app downloads already recorded.

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COVID-19 testing clinics open at Berala, Lidcombe and Wentworthville

07 Jan, 2021, 3:33 pm08 Jan, 2021, 2:42 pm Jenny Harrison

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has opened three testing clinics this week in Berala, Lidcombe and Wentworthville to provide more testing options for local residents.

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Restriction changes for Greater Sydney

02 Jan, 2021, 6:18 pm02 Jan, 2021, 6:18 pm Sarah Aldridge

Face masks will be mandatory in the some indoor settings in Greater Sydney.

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Update on restrictions from midnight, 30 December

30 Dec, 2020, 1:54 pm30 Dec, 2020, 1:54 pm Harrison Vesey

Household gatherings will be limited to five visitors (including children).

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Update on restrictions for 2020 Christmas period

26 Dec, 2020, 7:54 pm26 Dec, 2020, 7:55 pm Harrison Vesey

Home gatherings will be limited to 10 people, including children.

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Community Health News Top 4 

New booklet helps kids with their COVID-19 test

24 Dec, 2020, 9:47 am12 Jan, 2021, 3:14 pm Sarah Aldridge

New booklet helps kids 3-5 prepare for a COVID-19 test.

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Leave 2020 in your rear-view mirror and travel safely this Christmas and New Year

23 Dec, 2020, 3:20 pm23 Dec, 2020, 3:21 pm Harrison Vesey

Double demerits starts at midnight tonight.

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Health News 

Summer safety: Tips for a healthy holiday season

23 Dec, 2020, 2:50 pm23 Dec, 2020, 2:50 pm Taylah Massingham

Summer is the perfect time to hit the great outdoors with family and friends. From bushwalks, to beaches, nature can

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Restrictions for the Christmas 2020 period

23 Dec, 2020, 2:29 pm23 Dec, 2020, 2:29 pm Harrison Vesey

You can have up to 10 adult visitors on Christmas and Boxing Day.

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News Research Technology 

Westmead study finds fitness trackers do help increase activity

22 Dec, 2020, 11:59 am23 Dec, 2020, 12:35 pm Harrison Vesey

The average person increased their activity by 2000 steps per day when using a smartphone app or smart watch.

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  • Three new cases in NSW, January 11

    Three new cases in NSW, January 11

    11 Jan, 2021, 11:25 am Harrison Vesey Comments Off on Three new cases in NSW, January 11
  • Four new cases in NSW, January 8

    Four new cases in NSW, January 8

    08 Jan, 2021, 11:19 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Four new cases in NSW, January 8
  • No new locally acquired cases of COVID-19

    No new locally acquired cases of COVID-19

    07 Jan, 2021, 1:01 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on No new locally acquired cases of COVID-19
  • COVID-19 testing is free for everyone

    COVID-19 testing is free for everyone

    06 Jan, 2021, 3:31 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on COVID-19 testing is free for everyone

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