COVID-19
  • Coronavirus

COVID vaccinations arrive in Narrabri and doctors urge eligible locals to ‘get the jab’

The highly anticipated COVID-19 vaccine has reached the public of Narrabri, and all eligible locals are being encouraged to “get the jab” as soon as possible. During the last week, local vaccination providers have started administering the free injection according to phase one of the rollout. This first phase includes part A and part B, with all included in these categories now eligible for the vaccine. Phase 1A, commencing earlier this year, includes quarantine and border workers, frontline health care worker sub-groups, and – most relevant for the Narrabri Shire – aged care and disability care staff and residents. Moving […]

Apr 12, 2021

  • COVID-19 swab test

Turning up your nose for the COVID swab

As the nation continues to progress through the first phase of the vaccine rollout, older Australians can finally sigh a breath of relief. However, COVID-19 will continue to impact the lives of those in the second and third phases, my age group included. Being geographically isolated has been a great advantage for towns like Narrabri over the last 12 months, with many locals never even having to experience the test swab. But, while we’re beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, COVID-19 is far from over and it’s important we remain safe. Other than keeping up […]

Apr 9, 2021

  • Coronavirus

Dust off your dancing shoes: More restrictions to ease across NSW from Monday

A number of COVID-19 restrictions across NSW will be eased after this weekend as the state continues to move forward in a COVID-safe way. From 12.01am on Monday, March 29, there will be no caps on weddings and funerals, no restrictions on singing including in places of worship, no restriction on dancing including at weddings and in pubs and nightclubs and no cap on visitors in the home (if there are more than 100 people there must be a COVID-19 Safety plan and electronic recording of visitor details). Furthermore, 200 people will be allowed for personal outdoor public gatherings, 100 per […]

Mar 24, 2021

  • Coronavirus

Narrabri and Wee Waa’s turn for vaccine coming soon

An announcement of Narrabri’s turn for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is getting closer and is expected soon. Narrabri and Wee Waa are flanked by COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Moree, Gunnedah and Boggabri. But some of the most vulnerable people in the Parkes electorate are able to start receiving their first COVID-19 vaccination from this week. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said more than 1000 general practices and 100 GP-led respiratory clinics across Australia joined the COVID-19 vaccination program, with Phase 1B of the rollout which began on Monday. “Phase 1B of the rollout will see selected GP clinics in […]

Mar 22, 2021

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