Hunter Valley police have fined a woman $5,000 after she failed to present herself to police at a Lake Macquarie property where she was supposed to be isolating.
Today NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Gary Worboys announced that police and Australian Defence Force (ADF) teams had checked more than 5,000 people across the state to ensure they were complying with health orders.
He said police went to a house at Lake Macquarie to check on a group of people isolating.
"There were meant to be four people at that premises, but only three came forward and presented to police," he said.
"One of those people was later found at an address at Kurri Kurri, which is some distance away.
"That person was directed to return back to her residence, which she did, and was issued with a $5,000 penalty infringement notice.
"These inspections continue throughout the day and night, and when we have someone who clearly puts people at risk, we will put that to the top of the list.
"That particular residence with those four people inside it will now be checked on a more frequent basis to make sure that compliance is achieved."
Hunter cases climb
The Hunter recorded another seven cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8.00pm last night, bringing the total number in the region to 161.
Three of the cases were in the Newcastle local government area, two were in Jesmond and one was in Islington.
Another two cases were confirmed in Edgeworth, Lake Macquarie.
Two cases were in the Cessnock LGA, both at Branxton.
All seven cases were linked to previous infections.
One was linked to the Costco exposure site at Boolaroo.
Clinic for aged, disability workers
Hundreds of workers in the aged and disability care sectors turned out today to get their jabs at a hastily organised vaccination clinic at Raymond Terrace.
"Today's clinic is a special one," Damien Welbourne, who was overseeing proceedings, said.
"We've been given an allocation of Pfizer vaccine to try and find all the aged care and disability workers that haven't yet had an opportunity to have one.
Jenny from Port Stephens got her first jab at the clinic.
She said it was vital for her to continue working as an adolescent and family counsellor.
"It just made sense, given the numbers keep rising, and due to my compromised health it's worth getting it," she said.
"Work sent me a letter on Friday night and told me about this clinic today."
