MP calls on NSW Govt to detail its plan for COVID-19 outbreaks in aged care

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Updated August 4 2020 - 10:21am, first published 9:12am
Timely transfer: There's calls for all first coronavirus cases in aged care facilities to be transferred immediately to hospital to give them the best care, and stop the virus spreading to other residents. Picture: File photo
Timely transfer: There's calls for all first coronavirus cases in aged care facilities to be transferred immediately to hospital to give them the best care, and stop the virus spreading to other residents. Picture: File photo

Labor's health spokesman Ryan Park said the families of residents in Victorian aged care homes are being "left in the dark" during COVID-19 outbreaks, and is urging the NSW Government to details its plan if a second wave hits nursing homes here.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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