ITC - Still in Lockdown In the Cove

Welcome to our podcast. Today we will be discussing how to find out about COVID19 Local information. We also talk to In the Cove's running expert Andy Smith from North Shore Outdoor Running and Fitness.  He has some brilliant tips on how to exercise in our own LGA.
Locally Acquired Cases
You can find out about locally acquired COVID19 cases by visiting this site published by NSW Health.
The Lane Cove LGA, includes all suburbs with a 2066 postcode and Greenwich. These stats do not include that part of Lane Cove North located in Willoughby City Council (for those who live on the Mowbray school side of Mowbray Road). This data is all COVID19 cases recorded for people living in the Lane Cove LGA of locally acquired cases in the last four weeks. 
 
The tables show the location of residence by Local Government Area (LGA) or local health district (LHD) of locally acquired COVID-19 cases in the last four weeks. It is based on the date the person first developed symptoms. When no date of symptom onset is available (it is either under investigation by public health staff or the person tested positive without showing symptoms), the date of the positive test is used. Infections are not always acquired in the place of residence as people often travel outside their area for many reasons (e.g. work, school and shopping). Cases without a NSW residential address and people who were exposed interstate or overseas are not shown. Case counts may vary over time due to ongoing investigations and case reviews.
Source: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/stats-local.aspx
Active Cases
You can find the active cases here.
Vaccination Stats
There are appointments available at local pharmacies for the AZ vaccine.
Burns Bay Medical Practices, Lane Cove Doctors, and Lane Cove Family Medical Practice are also now offering Pfizer.
Get jabbed soon. Lane Cove LGA has the 7th highest vaccination rate (Ku ring gai Council is number one).
NSW Health has now published Vaccination rates by LGA. A Link to the stats here.
 
The official vaccine booking link is here.
There are also various other tools available such as Covid Queue and Covid-19 Near me – which show you vaccinations and testing locations and availability.
Mask Up
Just a reminder to mask up and scan in. We have been advised that one apartment block in Lane Cove has two positive COVID19 CASES in their block. Their body corporate has sent emails to all the residents and is keeping them up to date on what is happening. All common areas have been deep cleaned.
50% of Lane Cove lives in apartments, and it is so important that when you are in common areas, you wear your mask and comply with lift restrictions.
Also, get vaccinated. Lane Cove has a great vaccination rate, but it can be improved. If you have a relative over 60 who has not been vaccinated, please ask them to speak to their doctor about getting vaccinated and let them know there are many places where they can be vaccinated locally.
Local vaccination info here:
Local Testing info here:
How to Wear a Mask Properly here:
Andy Smith's Running Tips
 
Andy has put together some bush trail runs, hill runs, and stair climbs and they are all LOCAL.
Run a Lap of Lane Cove
Top 10 Stair Runs in Lane Cove
Top 10 hills to run in Lane Cove
Top 8 trail runs for more details.
As a bonus, Andy has also put together some local bike-riding routes for you. More details here
Andy is the Running Coach for the North Shore Running and Fitness Group and Personal Trainer at the affiliated Sydney Performance Lab.
Whilst heavily immersed in the running concept of “longer is better”, with numerous marathon, Ironman Triathlon and trail ultramarathon finishes, Andy still thrives on testing his performance with races of any distance and loves to share his passion for running, health and fitness with everyone around him!
Contact Details
Website: nsrunningfitness.com.au
Email: coach_andy@nsrunningfitness.com.au
Mobile: 0412 522 047
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