NSW Health hides exposure sites of workers at Woolworths

The following information is available on a Woolworths website. 

These are the entries that inform customers when a worker was at work at a Woolworths outlet while infected. 

It does not give any advice to workers who were present when their infected co-worker was present.

The information is NOT AVAILABLE on the NSW Health websites that inform people of exposure sites in NSW: "Latest COVID-19 case locations and alerts in NSW". 

The NSW Health website only lists occasions when an infected customer was present at a Woolworths outlet.

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• COVID-19 case: Woolworths Granville

  18 Aug 2021

  We’ve been notified that a team member in our Woolworths Granville store has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The team member has received Department of Health advice and is following isolation requirements.

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• COVID-19 case: Woolworths Raymond Terrace North (MarketPlace)

  16 Aug 2021

  We’ve been notified that a team member in our Woolworths Raymond Terrace North (MarketPlace) store has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The team member has received Department of Health advice and is following isolation requirements.

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• COVID-19 case: Woolworths Cardiff

  11 Aug 2021

  We’ve been notified that a team member in our Woolworths Cardiff store has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The team member has received Department of Health advice and is following isolation requirements.

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• COVID-19 case: Woolworths Narrabeen

  10 Aug 2021

  We’ve been notified that a team member in our Woolworths Narrabeen store has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The team member has received Department of Health advice and is following isolation requirements.

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• COVID-19 case: Woolworths Bankstown

  04 Aug 2021

  We’ve been notified that a team members in our Woolworths Bankstown store have tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The team members have received Department of Health advice and are following isolation requirements.

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• COVID-19 case: Woolworths Fairfield Heights

  04 Aug 2021

  We’ve been notified that a team member in our Woolworths Fairfield Heights store has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The team member has received Department of Health advice and is following isolation requirements.

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• COVID-19 case: Woolworths Chullora

  03 Aug 2021

  We’ve been notified that a team member in our Woolworths Chullora store has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The team member has received Department of Health advice and is following isolation requirements.

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• COVID-19 case: Woolworths Gregory Hills

  03 Aug 2021

  We’ve been notified that a team member in our Woolworths Gregory Hills store has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The team member has received Department of Health advice and is following isolation requirements.

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• COVID-19 case: Woolworths Punchbowl

  26 Jul 2021

  We've been notified that a team member in our Woolworths Punchbowl store has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The team member has received Department of Health advice and is following isolation requirements.

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• COVID-19 case: Woolworths Kirrawee

  23 Jul 2021

  We've been notified that a team member in our Woolworths Kirrawee store has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The team member has received Department of Health advice and is following isolation requirements.

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• COVID-19 case: Woolworths Oran Park

  13 Jul 2021

  A team member, at our Woolworths Oran Park supermarket has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and is self-isolating.

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• COVID-19 case: Woolworths Hillsdale

  05 Jul 2021

  A team member, at our Woolworths Hillsdale supermarket has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and is self-isolating.

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NSW Health hides some COVID19 exposure sites

The following information is available on a Coles website. 

These are the entries that inform customers when a worker was at work at a Coles outlet while infected. 

It does not give any advice to workers who were present when their infected co-worker was present.

The information is NOT AVAILABLE on the NSW Health websites that inform people of exposure sites in NSW: "Latest COVID-19 case locations and alerts in NSW" 

The NSW Health website only lists occasions when an infected customer was present at a Coles outlet.

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Coles Eastgardens Supermarket, NSW

Coles has been informed that a team member who works at Coles Eastgardens supermarket in Pagewood has tested positive for COVID-19.

In accordance with advice from NSW Health, all customers who were at the store 

between 7:30am and 1:45pm on Friday 13^th August and 
between 8:00am and 4:00pm on Sunday 15^th August 2021

are asked to seek a COVID-19 test immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result. Additionally, NSW Health advises that if customers receive a negative test taken before 20^th August 2021, they should wear a mask around others and limit their movement until receiving a second negative test result taken on 20^th August 2021 or later.

Customers should also contact NSW Health on 1800 943 553.

Coles’ standard cleaning procedures comply with the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Hygiene Practices For Supermarkets and frequent cleaning and sanitisation, as well as a comprehensive deep clean, has occurred in the time since the team member was last on site.

Coles Roselands Supermarket, NSW

Coles has been informed that a team member who works at Coles Roselands supermarket in Roselands has tested positive for COVID-19.

In accordance with advice from NSW Health, all customers who were at the store 

between 11:00am and 10:00pm on Saturday 14^th August 2021

are asked to seek a COVID-19 test immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result. 

Additionally, NSW Health advises that if customers receive a negative test taken before 19^th August 2021, they should wear a mask around others and limit their movement until receiving a second negative test result taken on 19^th August 2021 or later.

Customers should also contact NSW Health on 1800 943 553.

Coles’ standard cleaning procedures comply with the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Hygiene Practices For Supermarkets and frequent cleaning and sanitisation, as well as a comprehensive deep clean, has occurred in the time since the team member was last on site.

Coles Revesby Supermarket, NSW

Coles has been informed that a team member who works at Coles Revesby supermarket in Revesby has tested positive for COVID-19.

In accordance with advice from NSW Health, all customers who were at the store 

between 7:00am and 1:30pm on Wednesday 4^th August and 
between 8:30am and 5:15pm on Thursday 5^th August 2021

are asked to seek a COVID-19 test immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result. 

Additionally, NSW Health advises that if customers receive a negative test taken before 10^th August 2021, they should wear a mask around others and limit their movement until receiving a second negative test result taken on 10^th August 2021 or later.

Customers should also contact NSW Health on 1800 943 553.

Coles’ standard cleaning procedures comply with the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Hygiene Practices For Supermarkets and frequent cleaning and sanitisation, as well as a comprehensive deep clean, has occurred in the time since the team member was last on site.

Coles St Ives Supermarket, NSW

Coles has been informed that a team member who works at Coles St Ives supermarket in St Ives has tested positive for COVID-19.

The team member last worked in store 

between 1:00am and 6:00am on Friday 6^th August and 
between 1:00am and 6:00am on Saturday 7^th August 2021. 

The store was closed during these times and the team member had no contact with customers.

Coles’ standard cleaning procedures comply with the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Hygiene Practices For Supermarkets and frequent cleaning and sanitisation, as well as a comprehensive deep clean, has occurred in the time since the team member was last on site.

Coles Express Lidcombe, NSW

Coles Express has been informed that a team member who works at Coles Express in Lidcombe has tested positive for COVID-19.

In accordance with established NSW Health protocols, all customers who were at the store 

between 10:25pm on Thursday 5th August and 6:05am on Friday 6th August and 
between 4:20am and 6:40am on Monday 9th August 2021

are asked to seek a COVID-19 test immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result. 

Additionally, if customers receive a negative test taken before 12th August 2021, they should wear a mask around others and limit their movement until receiving a second negative test result taken on 14th August 2021 or later. Customers should also contact NSW Health on 1800 943 553 for further information.

Coles Green Valley Supermarket, NSW

Coles has been informed that a team member who works at Coles Green Valley supermarket in Green Valley NSW has tested positive for COVID-19.

In accordance with advice from NSW Health, all customers who were at the store 

between 8:50am and 6:00pm on Monday 2^nd August 2021, 
between 10:30am and 12:30pm on Tuesday 3^rd August 2021, 
between 9:30am and 8:00pm on Wednesday 4^th August 2021 and
between 7:00am and 8:00am on Thursday 5^th August 2021

are asked to seek a COVID-19 test immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result.

Customers should also contact NSW Health on 1800 943 553.

Coles’ standard cleaning procedures comply with the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Hygiene Practices For Supermarkets and frequent cleaning and sanitisation, as well as a comprehensive deep clean, has occurred in the time since the team member was last on site.

Coles Casula Supermarket, NSW

Coles has been informed that a team member who works at Coles Casula supermarket in Casula has tested positive for COVID-19.

In accordance with advice from NSW Health, all customers who were at the store 

between 6:00am and 2:00pm on Saturday 31^st July, 
between 1:00pm and 6:00pm on Sunday 1^st August and 
between 4:00pm and 9:00pm on Tuesday 3^rd August 2021

are asked to seek a COVID-19 test immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result.

Additionally, NSW Health advises that if customers receive a negative test taken before 8^th August 2021, they should wear a mask around others and limit their movement until receiving a second negative test result taken on 8^th August 2021 or later.

Customers should also contact NSW Health on 1800 943 553.

Coles’ standard cleaning procedures comply with the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Hygiene Practices For Supermarkets and frequent cleaning and sanitisation, as well as a comprehensive deep clean, has occurred in the time since the team member was last on site.

Coles Leichhardt Supermarket, NSW

Coles has been informed that a team member who works at Coles Leichhardt supermarket in Leichhardt has tested positive for COVID-19.

In accordance with advice from NSW Health, all customers who were at the store 

between 9:00am and 2:00pm on Saturday 24^th July 2021

are asked to seek a COVID-19 test immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result. 

Additionally, NSW Health advises that if customers receive a negative test taken before 29^th July 2021, they should wear a mask around others and limit their movement until receiving a second negative test result taken on 29^th July 2021 or later.

Customers should also contact NSW Health on 1800 943 553.

Coles’ standard cleaning procedures comply with the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Hygiene Practices For Supermarkets and frequent cleaning and sanitisation, as well as a comprehensive deep clean, has occurred in the time since the team member was last on site. 

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NSW Health also hides some COVID19 exposure sites - when workers were infected while at work at Woolworths supermarkets. These health warnings have only ever been shown on a Woolworths website.

Australia's TGA Rewrites Probitions on COVID-19 Vaccine Advertising

The Australian Government's Therapeutics Goods Administration (the TGA) substantially revised its prohibions on advertising COVID-19 vaccines (link opens in a new tab) on 2 March 2021. 

The TGA's earlier version of 22 February 2021 is available on the internet archive "Wayback Machine" -  advertising COVID-19 vaccines - version of 22 February 2021 (link opens in a new tab)

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Advertising COVID-19 vaccines to the Australian public

There are rules that you must follow if you wish to Government advertising content is available to assist you to advertise COVID-19 vaccines without breaking the rules

22 February2 March 2021

The advertising of prescription medicines (including vaccines) to consumers is generally prohibited in Australia. However, some exceptions (such as the use of specific promotional materials to advertise COVID-19 vaccines has been authorised materials) are in place to support the roll-out of theCOVID-19 vaccines across Australia.

As part of the Australian Government Department of Health, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulates the advertising of therapeutic goods in Australia. This fact sheet explains how vaccine providers and other parties maycan lawfully advertise theprovide information about and promote COVID-19 vaccinevaccines without risking penalties for breachinga breach of the prohibition on advertising prescription medicines.

Consultations are exempt from advertising requirements

Information shared between a doctor, pharmacist or nurse and their patient during consultation or treatment is not subject to the advertising rules for therapeutic goods including the prohibition on advertising prescription medicines. For example, if a patient asks their doctor what brand of vaccine they will be receiving the doctor can provide advice to the patient without risk of breaching the advertising laws.

Advertising COVID-19 vaccines lawfully

People wanting to advertise (i.e. promote) the COVID-19 vaccines can use a range of government advertising content to inform consumers about, and facilitate access to, the vaccines. Advertisers, including doctors and pharmacists, can also add to this material to advise consumers of when and where the vaccines are available.

Specifically, it is acceptable to:

Advertisers must not:

       use self-developed advertising about COVID-19 vaccines

Advertisers can:

      use Australian Government produced materials to promote COVID-19 vaccines

      use materials produced by Australian state or territory governments to promote COVID-19 vaccines

      provideadd factual information to government materials to assist the public in obtaining the vaccine such as:

o    the location of the COVID-19 vaccination service

o    times vaccines are administered or opening hours of the service provider

o    whether there is a need for an appointment to receive the vaccination and how to make one

      provide the factual information listed above, independently to government materials, to assist the public in obtaining the vaccine.

When using government materials, advertisers must:

      ensure that the materials are:

o    genuine

o    not altered or added to, other than to record the factual information described above i.e. logistical information

o    not used in a way that may alter the take-home message for consumers, through either placement of the materials or proximity to other promotional materials

Government produced materials may be used in all communication channels including on websites, as flyers, in newsletters, in social media or emails, or as posters as well as in the windows and on the walls at vaccine providers, clinics, pharmacies, and other businesses. Businesses with an interest in disseminating information about the availability of the vaccine may also use the materials in their newsletters, social media and emails.

In using government materials to promote COVID-19 vaccines, advertisers must be careful not to add:

       the tradename and/or active ingredient of the specific vaccine or other information that might enable consumers to identify the particular vaccine or the manufacturer of the vaccine

       statements or the implication that harmful effects will result from not receiving the vaccine

       statements or the implication that the vaccine offered is superior to other vaccines (e.g. a statement about the efficacy against a particular strain)

       incentives to encourage a consumer to obtain the service or vaccine

       any comparisons between vaccines (even if supported by evidence)

Advertisers must not:

       use self-developed advertising about COVID-19 vaccines

The TGA has powers to issue directions to advertisers, impose fines or pursue court action for breaking the advertising laws. In regulating the advertising of therapeutic goods the TGA uses a range of compliance approaches from education and assisted compliance through to more serious compliance action such as issuing directions, fines or pursuing court action.

Factual and balanced information may not be advertising

Presenting factual and balanced information about the COVID-19 vaccines is unlikely to be considered as advertising or promotional, subject to the context in which the information is presented. Some examples of this include:

• a doctor providing their general view in relation to vaccination broadly (provided they do not promote individual vaccines - COVID-19 or otherwise)
• technical information relating to how the vaccines were developed and manufactured
• sharing scientific reports from reputable sources (like the World Health Organization) about vaccination
• re-tweeting or sharing valuable news-worthy information from reputable sources about the COVID-19 vaccines that would not have the effect of promoting the vaccines; or
• presenting comprehensive information that doesn't emphasise the benefits over, for example, the risks and limitations.

As a general guideline, if the content persuades consumers, for example through the use of promotional terms or language, to seek out COVID-19 vaccines, then it would be considered advertising.

Further information

• The Australian Government materials on COVID-19 vaccines are available from:
• the COVID-19 vaccine collection(link is external)
• vaccination clinic resources(link is external)
• You should use the appropriate Australian Government or Australian state or territory government materials in the same way to promote influenza and other vaccines.
• If you have questions about the legal requirements regarding advertising of therapeutic goods including vaccines, please lodge an advertising enquiry online with the TGA.

Examples

Facebook post Downtown Medical Centre You can now get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Downtown Medical Centre. Available Monday to Friday from 9am - 9pm. Call 9999 9999 for an appointment.	Facebook post (all content self developed) Downtown Medical Centre A COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect you and your family from falling seriously ill! You can now get your COVID-19 vaccination at the Downtown Medical Centre. Available Monday to Friday from 9am - 9pm. Just walk-in and enjoy a free cappuccino while you wait. Video of patient receiving a vaccine and saying "Wow that didn't hurt at all!".	Facebook post Downtown Pharmacy You can now get the COVID-19 vaccine at Downtown Pharmacy. Available Monday to Friday from 9am - 9pm. Call 9999 9990 for an appointment. <image - Australian Government social media tile showing vaccine is free(link is external)>

Other regulatory requirements

Advertising to consumers, whether for a product or service, is regulated under the Australian Consumer Law(link is external).

Registered health professionals are also subject to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency's Guidelines for advertising a regulated health service(link is external).

• Category:Advertising
• Tags:vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines
• URL:https://www.tga.gov.au/node/936608

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