Current COVID-19 information and resources - updated 19/08/2021

19 August 2021

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Due to ongoing concerns about community transmission, stay-at-home orders in place for regional NSW will be extended until at least 12.01am on 28 August, in line with existing orders for the Greater Sydney area.

As of today, Thursday 19 August 2021, there are NO cases of COVID-19 in the Warren Shire Local Government Area. The COVID-19 cases listed on the NSW Health website for the Warren Shire Local Government Area are not local cases as they pertain to people who have Warren as their address on their driver’s license but live elsewhere.


What the current Stay at Home Orders mean

Everyone must stay at home unless they have a reasonable excuse to leave.

A reasonable excuse is if you need to:

  • obtain food or other goods and services locally
  • leave home to go to work if
    • you cannot reasonably work from home  and
    • the business is allowed to be open
  • leave home for education if it is not possible to do it at home
  • exercise and take outdoor recreation in the local government area you live in or if you need to cross into another local government area, limited to 5km from Monday, 16 August 2021
  • go out for medical or caring reasons, including obtaining a COVID-19 vaccination.

Limit your physical contact with people you do not live with. See the restrictions for visitors to a residence. 

You must carry a face mask with you at all times and wear a face mask when required when you leave your home.

Visit NSW Health for full details of the rules that apply to Warren Shire.


Update to Warren Shire Council Services

Warren Shire Council is putting a number of measures in place to protect our community during this time.

To align with the NSW Government’s Stay at Home Orders for the Warren Local Government Area and to protect Council staff, the following Council businesses will be closed to the public and services are being affected:


WARREN SERVICE NSW AGENCY

The Warren Service NSW Agency will be closed from 8.30 am Thursday, 12th August 2021.


WARREN SHIRE OFFICE

The Warren Shire Council Office will be closed from 8.30 am Thursday, 12th August 2021.

     

WARREN SHIRE LIBRARY

The Warren Shire Library will be closed from 8.30 am Thursday, 12th August 2021.


WARREN SPORTING & CULTURAL CENTRE

The Warren Sporting & Cultural Centre will be closed from 8.30 am Thursday, 12th August 2021.


WARREN SHIRE DEPOT

The Warren Shire Works Depot will be closed from 8.30 am Thursday, 12th August 2021.


PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT WITHIN OUR PARKS AND GARDENS

Playground equipment within our parks and gardens will be closed from 8.30 am Thursday, 12th August 2021


WARREN SKATE PARK AND WARREN SPLASH PARK

The Warren Skate Park and Warren Splash Park will be closed from 8.30 am Thursday, 12th August 2021


WARREN EWENMAR WASTE DEPOT OPERATING AS USUAL


WARREN GARBAGE PICK UP OPERATING AS USUAL


WARREN PUBLIC AMENITIES (PUBLIC TOILETS) 

Will remain open as usual but, will be subject to extra cleaning.


COUNCIL’S HEALTH AND BUILDING SURVEYOR, DEVELOPMENT COMPLIANCE AND RANGER

Will continue to carry out regular duties, provided they are able to maintain appropriate social distancing and masks will be worn at all times.   This will also be subject to Covid Safety Plans on building sites, and other Covid safe requirements of the Public Health Orders.


OUTDOOR WORKS PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, (WATER, SEWERAGE, ROADS, PARKS AND FACILITIES)

Will continue wherever permissible, providing social distancing requirements can be maintained, including the 1 person per 4-square rule on sites.


Council can be contacted by:

Phone:  02 6847 6600  |  Email:  council@warren.nsw.gov.au 


A reminder that payments to Council can be made by any of the following means:

  • Bpay
  • Electronic Funds Transfer 

Bank Account details:

Account Name:  Warren Shire Council  NAB – BSB No: 082 897  Account No: 50 999 8723

  • Or over the phone – call 02 6847 6600

Council’s staff are available to answer your calls between 8.30 am – 5.00 pm weekdays throughout this period. 

Council’s phone will be diverted to an on-call officer after normal office hours and weekends and public holidays.  In the case of emergencies, please call 000.

Council’s Meeting on Thursday, 26 August 2021 will now be held virtually, with a recording expected to be available the next day on Council’s website.


We ask that the community be patient, remain attentive to social distancing, mask up and take your own precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.


Council will provide updates as circumstances change.


COVID-19 Testing at the Warren Multi-Purpose Health Service will be by a booked appointment with times between 1.00pm and 2.00pm Monday – Friday.  Please telephone ahead on 02 6847 5400 for an appointment, bookings are limited.

Please obey all road signs and speed limits.  

Heavy vehicles and large motor vehicles will need to park away from the hospital and walk to the hospital and follow signage.  There is no room for heavy and large vehicles to turn around on the hospital grounds.


Download the updated Council Service information here.


COVID-19 information resources 

If you have symptoms or questions about COVID-19, call the National Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080. If you require translating or interpreting services, call 131 450.
For other enquiries, including self-isolation requirements in NSW, visit Service NSW or call 13 77 88.

Should you, or someone you know need support, there are crisis care services available:
  • Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 - A crisis support service that provides short term support at any time for people who are having difficulty coping or staying safe.

  • Kids Helpline: 1800 551800 - A free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years.

  • NSW Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511 - Mental health crisis telephone service in NSW.


To report breaches to self-isolation or Public Health Orders call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Stay informed. Download the official government Coronavirus Australia app in the Apple App Store or Google


For information on what financial support and COVID-19 relief are available for individuals and businesses - download an overview here.


What the Stay at Home Orders mean for local businesses

Some businesses will not be able to open. Importantly, financial support is available. Businesses and individuals can find out if they are eligible by visiting  nsw.gov.au or calling Service NSW on 13 77 88. 

For businesses that can remain open, it is critical to have an up-to-date COVID-19 Safety Plan in place, ensure all customers, staff, delivery drivers and contractors check in and out using  electronic check-in systems as required and follow COVID safe behaviours. 


Collateral and translations are available 

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