Visitors are no longer allowed into Sydney's Northern Beaches Hospital as the COVID-19 cluster continues to grow.
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There have now been a total of 49 coronavirus cases identified in the northern beaches since Wednesday, with the local government area in lockdown from 5pm on Saturday
"Effective immediately visitors are not permitted in the hospital due to the COVID-19 situation in the northern beaches area," a hospital spokeswoman said at 3pm on Saturday.
"Birthing mothers may have one support partner, one parent for pediatrics and there may be exceptions on compassionate and other grounds."
Meanwhile, hundreds of Avalon gym members have been told to get tested and isolate immediately following a positive case.
Click here to see the full list of COVID-19 test sites on the northern beaches, including drive-through and pop up clinics.
Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
