{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f7e71f1a8d12e7ae3298079/60daece6db584900112256de?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Special COVID19 Lockdown 2.0 Podcast","description":"<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to our special COVID19 Lockdown 2.0 podcast.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Lane Cove Testing Sites</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> As of 29th June 2021, there are no exposure sites in the Lane Cove Council area. However, there are exposure sites in nearby suburbs like North Ryde, Macquarie Park and Drummoyne.&nbsp;If you have any symptoms, get tested.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://inthecove.com.au/2020/11/11/lane-cove-covid19-testing-facilities-information/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The closest testing centres with the quickest turnaround times information can be found here.</strong></a>&nbsp;Please note that before this latest lockdown, results were coming back from private testing centres within six hours – they are now taking longer to come back.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Where Can I get&nbsp;Vaccinated for Astra Zeneca?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Ryde Respiratory Clinic has vaccination spots available for Astra Zeneca.&nbsp;They are now vaccinating under 60’s if you provide your informed consent.&nbsp;One ITC follower (who is under 30) booked at 8.30 am in the morning and was vaccinated that morning.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What about Pfizer?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>One Lane Cove Medical Practice has told their patients that they will be able to offer the Pfizer vaccination for &nbsp;patients aged 40 – 59 years from 21 July 2021. This consists of 2 vaccines, 3 weeks apart.&nbsp;Check with your Doctor to see if they will be able to book you in for Pfizer.&nbsp;</h3><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What Are Your Lockdown tips – Contact us on WhatsApp?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Do you have some lockdown tips? ( no tip too big or too small) </p><p> </p><p> We want to hear from you, and you can leave us a voice message on our ITC's WhatsApp.</p><p>Just record a message on WhatsApp and it will be included in next week's special Lockdown Podcast - you will be a star. Leave you message - start it with Hi this is [insert name] and my lockdown tip is (we already know you are planning to leave a message saying this is insert my name LOL).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just link up with us on WhatsApp - the good thing about ITC having WhatsApp is it will be easier to send us pictures and photos. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Put this number into your phone under In The Cove <strong>0478 254 122</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ITC on TV</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You can see ITC on ABC's brand new current affairs trivia show Win the Week. A trivia/comedy show about current affairs and ITC is a contestant as we are bona fide a big Trivia nerd (come and play with me at one of our local trivia nights at The Alcott Lane Cove or Longueville Hotel).&nbsp;Link to iView <a href=\"https://iview.abc.net.au/show/win-the-week\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p> </p><p> The show is on at 8.00 pm on Wednesday on ABC or you can stream on iView if you miss it. Please watch and have a laugh at me or with me (either is acceptable). It is all about having a go.</p><p><br></p><p>PS ITC will be hosting charity trivia nights at The Alcott Lane Cove for local charities soon - The Alcott and ITC and lane cove locals raised over $10 000 for drought-stricken Cobar and Gunnedah two years ago and The Alcott wants to help fundraise again.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Chalk It Up Lane Cove</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All you need to do is a drawing on your driveway or the footpath outside your home/apartment that brings joy to others – rainbows, unicorns, butterflies, hearts and positive messages. It does not matter if you live in a house or apartment. Everyone has a footpath outside their building. So go ahead and chalk up your driveway or footpath.&nbsp;Please ensure that kids are supervised.</p><p><br></p><p>ITC wants to get the whole family involved with making a work of art that will bring a smile to faces.&nbsp;Once you have created your masterpiece, please put it on your publicly displayed Instagram page (we can’t access private Instagram accounts) with the hashtags #inthecove and tell us what age group/category.</p><p><br></p><p>We will be contacting local businesses to provide prizes in the following categories:</p><ul><li>Under 5 years</li><li>6 – 12 years</li><li>13 – 17 years</li><li>Over 18/Adult</li><li>Family Entry (parent plus child/s)</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Find out more <a href=\"https://inthecove.com.au/2021/06/28/itc-instagram-chalk-it-up-footpath-driveway-colouring-competition/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Help Out Our Local Businesses</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It is a tough time for our local cafes, eateries and retail stores.&nbsp;ITC has put together a list of offerings from our local buisnesses.&nbsp;Read our article here – bookmark the article as we have included specific links which enables you to click on the link next to the businesses and go straight to their booking sites.&nbsp;Find our more <a href=\"https://inthecove.com.au/2021/06/27/lane-cove-restaurants-and-takeaways-home-delivery-and-grab-and-go/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Do You have a Question About Lockdown?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We have your lockdown questions answered here – including the Lane Cove Council Services that have been closed during the lock down.&nbsp;Find out more <a href=\"https://inthecove.com.au/2021/06/27/lane-cove-restaurants-and-takeaways-home-delivery-and-grab-and-go/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Library To Your Door</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you want to order some books during lockdown – then you can use Lane Cove Library’s Library to Your Door – details <a href=\"http://www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/Community/Library/Pages/LibraryToYourDoor.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Sydney Community Services</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you have an elderly or vulnerable neighbour who needs help – please ask them to contact&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.sydneycs.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sydney Community Services</strong></a>&nbsp;as they provide services such a Meals on Wheels and help with online grocery shopping.&nbsp;You can contact them on (02) 9427 6425 or email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:support@sydneycs.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>support@sydneycs.org</strong></a></p><p>Listen to our podcast interview with CEO of Sydney Community Services <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/paul-bennett-and-gill-batt/id1534989493?i=1000499070866\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>In the Cove Face Masks</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you would like to support ITC in bringing you free local news, you can become an ITC Member for an annual fee of $50 and you get a free ITC face mark – which are very comfortable.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://inthecove.com.au/become-cove-member/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Join here.</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Localpodcasts.com.au"}