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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021
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Cases, sites are rising in the Wellington Shire
A new era for Seaspray store The much-loved Seaspray General Store has undergone a major makeover, while also giving a nod to its decades-long history. Pictured is new owner Fiona Lawrence, who opened the doors to customers yesterday. Full story, page 4.
COVID numbers and sites are beginning to rise in Wellington Shire, with local venues including a local school, a café, an aged care facility and a hotel — while two of Esso’s offshore platforms had to be evacuated because of a positive COVID case. An Esso spokesperson confirmed an offshore worker tested positive for COVID-19 after returning to shore. All non-essential personnel from two platforms were returned to shore on Sunday, while a skeleton crew of eight remained. Offshore workers are required to undertake a rapid antigen tests on arrival at the Longford Heliport. The spokesperson said the COVID-positive worker was isolating at home, and was asymptomatic while offshore. The company’s COVID safe protocols are underway, including deep cleaning. “There is no risk to gas supply,” the spokesperson said. Electrical Trades Union organiser for Gippsland, Peter Mooney, said he understood all non-essential workers — about 35 of them — had been evacuated from the Tuna platform. He confirmed one worker had tested positive when returning to shore after undertaking a rapid PCR test, which Esso has introduced as part of its protocols. Mr Mooney said all the evacuated workers were being quarantined in hotels in Sale, until they received negative test results. “I think Esso’s handled it pretty well,” he said. Meanwhile, Pastry and Pieces Bakery and Café in Sale informed customers via social media that one of its staff members has tested positive to COVID-19 on Sunday. The staff member worked at the shop between 10.30am and 4pm on Tuesday, October 19. “We will be closed Monday the 25th of October and will be taking all precautions to ensure we will be safe and ready to open again ASAP,” Pastry and Pieces advised via its Facebook page. “All required staff will be tested whilst we wait to hear back from DHHS on our next steps.” Parents at St Thomas’ Primary School, Sale, were also notified of a COVID case at the school at the weekend. In an email to parents, principal Anita Little said families associated with the class had been notified on Sunday. Continued page 3
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