The Central Coast Public Health Unit receives notifications for a number of communicable diseases as per the NSW Public Health Act, 2010 from laboratories, general practitioners, hospitals and schools. These communicable diseases are notifiable due to the impact they have on the community.
The Public Health Unit has a role in monitoring and responding to these notifiable diseases to prevent the ongoing transmission of these diseases and minimise their impact on the community and the healthcare system.
Useful links
NSW Health infectious disease information portal
NSW Health A to Z of infectious diseases
Fact sheets and statistics on notifiable infectious diseases.
Information on infectious diseases in childhood
Also see related links “Staying Healthy in Childcare”.
Information on Gastroenteritis in Aged Care facilities
Outbreaks in Residential Aged Care Facilities
Outbreaks of Acute Respiratory Illness (two or more cases of COVID-19, influenza or respiratory syncytial virus within a 72-hour period) or gastroenteritis in residential aged care facilities are notifiable to public health units.
For all enquiries, please contact CCLHD-COVID19-RACF@health.nsw.gov.au or 4320 9730 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm) – select option 2.