Following the introduction of a public health order by the NSW government on Tuesday, March 31, police are now conducting self-isolation compliance checks across NSW.
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"The NSW Police Force has been joined by the Australian Defence Force to conduct public health order checks at homes and businesses across the State," a statement from NSW Police Media said.
"Operations are being led by police, supported by the ADF, to ensure adherence to all self-isolation requirements set out by the NSW Government under the Public Health Act 2010 (NSW)."
There are currently 185 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Hunter New England Local Health District, after an additional 10 people were diagnosed with the virus yesterday.
In total, 218 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 across the district, with 33 people having since recovered.
In the Mid Coast local government area specifically, there are 32 confirmed cases of the virus.
Under the public health order announced yesterday, an individual "must not, without reasonable excuse, leave the person's place of residence."
Reasonable excuses include:
- obtaining food or other goods and services
- travelling for the purposes of work or education if the person cannot do it at home
- exercise; and
- medical or caring reasons.
Any individuals who ignore these rules risk a maximum penalty of six months imprisonment or a fine of up to $11,000 (or both).