A Northern Beaches woman who was reported to have collapsed at a South Coast pizzeria has been fined $1000 for allegedly breaching COVID-19 health restrictions.
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Police said the woman was issued a Penalty Infringement Notice (PIN) over an alleged breach of the Public Health Act while in Sanctuary Point, in the Shoalhaven.
"Officers from South Coast Police District commenced inquiries on Wednesday, December 23, after receiving reports a woman from the Northern Beaches had collapsed at a pizza shop at Sanctuary Point the evening before and was treated at Shoalhaven Hospital," police said.
"Police were told the woman appeared to be experiencing symptoms - however declined to be tested - and left the hospital.
"Following inquiries, police attended a home on Edmund Street, Sanctuary Point, and spoke with the 37-year-old woman and three other occupants. All parties were directed to self-isolate.
"The Bilgola Plateau woman has since been issued a $1000 PIN for allegedly failing to comply with the requirements of a public health order - COVID-19.
"It is understood the pizza store has closed for cleaning as a precaution."
Police appeal to the community to report suspected breaches of any ministerial direction or behaviour which may impact on the health and safety of the community.
Anyone with information regarding individuals or businesses in contravention of COVID-19-related ministerial directions is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.