A new Public Health Order for Lord Howe Island has been signed by the Minister for Health and Medical Research.
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Public Health Order Update 15 June 2020
Monday 22 June 2020As you are aware due to COVID-19, a Public Health Order has been restricting access to the island and requiring quarantine for those arriving since 22 March. The Order expires on Thursday 18 June.
COVID-19 Change to visitation rules
Wednesday 20 May 2020The NSW Government will ease the following restrictions from Friday 15 May. These changes apply to NSW including Lord Howe Island.
COVID-19 Support Package
Wednesday 20 May 2020Actions by the NSW Government in recent times with regard to the protection of Lord Howe Island in response to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an immediate cessation of tourism to the island as of 22nd March 2020 with the LHI Public Health Order by the NSW Minister for Health.
COVID-19 Quarantine, Gatherings and Movement 7 April 2020
Tuesday 7 April 2020Quarantine, Gatherings and Movement
Influenza Vaccinations Available - Message from Dr San Clarke
Saturday 4 April 2020Lord Howe Island Family Practice
Dr San Clarke BN MBBS FRACGP
Friday 3rd April 2020
Dear Lord Howe Islanders,
COVID-19 Travel and Shipping information 2 April 2020
Saturday 4 April 2020Intent to travel
If you plan to travel off island, it is important to confirm your plans with Constable Heath Roberts before booking.
COVID-19 Q&A Dr San Clarke 2 April 2020
Saturday 4 April 2020Dr San Clarke BN MBBS FRACGP
Dear Lord Howe Islanders,
There seems to be an elephant in the room, so let’s talk about it.
Last week, a person passed through Lord Howe, stopping in at the airport, and needed to spend 20 minutes or so conducting routine business in the presence of a resident whilst out at the airport.
COVID-19 Update Public Health Order 31 March 2020
Tuesday 31 March 2020Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order 2020
In the interest of public health and in an effort to stem the continued spread of COVID-19 the NSW government have enacted a new, more stringent Public Health Order as of 31st March 2020.