One million COVID-19 tests but no room for complacency
NSW has hit an incredible milestone in the ongoing pandemic.
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COVID medical boost for Western Sydney hospitals
Fifty-nine final year medical students joined Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) as part of a new program, in newly created roles to boost our workforce during COVID-19.
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NSW closes border with Victoria
The NSW Government closed the state’s border with Victoria on 8 July, with strict penalties in place for anyone who breaches the new rules.
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Personalised strategies guard those at increased risk of COVID-19 in western Sydney
Almost 15,000 western Sydney residents with an increased risk of contracting coronavirus have been identified and given personalised and proactive strategies to help keep them safe, thanks to an initiative that could be scaled across the state.
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Research pioneer retires after 50 years in medicine
Prof Leeder oversaw incredible growth of the Western Sydney research network.
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Stay COVID-19 safe as restrictions eased
As NSW today relaxes more COVID-19 restrictions, new rules will be put in place to prevent Melbourne residents living in
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Western Sydney couple welcomes healthy baby girl in Westmead Hospital’s first planned home birth
Mother Ingrid Benedek is the first in Western Sydney to welcome a baby girl into the world as part of the Publicly Funded Homebirth Service provided through Westmead Hospital.
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COVID-19 drive-through clinic opens in Carlingford
A COVID-19 drive-through clinic has opened in Carlingford.
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Skip a sip for Westmead Hospital and patients fighting cancer
Westmead Hospital is urging people to refrain from drinking alcohol for the Dry July campaign to raise funds for the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre (CPMCC) Westmead.
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Melbourne COVID hot spot residents urged to avoid NSW
Health Minister Brad Hazzard is calling on Melbourne residents from the COVID hot spots to refrain from attending major events in NSW including AFL and NRL games until the recent spike in COVID-19 cases ends.
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