Coronavirus: How it's impacting the Hunter

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Plus, distillery makes hand sanitiser, why there are so many butterflies, and we're working from home!

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Local health district criticised over COVID-19 reporting

A New South Wales MP has attacked Hunter New England Health for the way it's releasing data about coronavirus cases. Adam Marshall says the organisation should be breaking up the statistics into local government areas due to the region's vast size.

Read what he had to say

Newcastle distillery manufactures hand sanitiser

A Newcastle gin distillery has turned its hand to producing sanitiser, with demand surging due to coronavirus. Earp Distilling Co. at Carrington says people have been lined up down the street to get hold of the new product.

But will it still be making gin?

Hunter food producers ramp up production as shoppers buy local

Some Hunter Valley producers are finding themselves in hot demand as shoppers buy local, with coronavirus shutdowns affecting food supply. Dairy companies, butchers and fruit and vegetable growers are working overtime to keep locals fed.

See where food production is being ramped up locally

Small businesses slammed by coronavirus

Nic and Tara Poelaert spent four years creating a loyal following for their hand-made eclairs, and set up a retail outlet in December. Now their dream is under threat as bushfires and coronavirus hit hard. And they're not the only ones.

Sole traders are 'freaking out'

What people are talking about on Facebook

Meals on Wheels, which provides a vital service to the elderly and vulnerable, will continue to deliver meals during the coronavirus pandemic. But they're desperate for volunteers. Centrelink has been inundated with people who have lost their jobs this week due to the coronavirus. ABC Newcastle spoke to one man who had been running his own travel business. Hunter New England Health has this week postponed all non-urgent elective surgery to allow for staff training and to provide more capacity to respond to the pandemic. Newcastle Council has unveiled a range of measures to help residents and businesses across the city deal with coronavirus.

The best bits on air this week

While schools remain open across the Hunter, parents have been urged by the State Government to keep their kids at home if possible. That means a lot of parents have now become 'teachers'. Breakfast host Dan Cox spoke to the Pro Vice Chancellor of Education and Arts at the University of Newcastle, John Fischetti, to get some tips. Businesses across the region have been impacted by COVID-19, with many forced to close. Mornings presenter Kia Handley spoke to the Barefoot Investor Scott Pape about what businesses can do to survive. Beaches across Newcastle will stay open until the Anzac Day long weekend. Drive's Paul Turton spoke to the Hunter Surf Lifesaving president Henry Scruton. Have you noticed an influx of butterflies in your garden? ABC Newcastle's Laurise Dickson spoke to retired lepidopterist Dr Ted Edwards about why this is happening.

And now here's the news ... from the kitchen

We've had to make some changes here at the ABC in Newcastle to ensure we are meeting the social distancing requirements, so that means many of us are working from home.
While it's required some flexibility, everything's been operating fairly smoothly so far! Here's journalist Liz Farquhar set up at her kitchen bench, preparing to do an interview.

What else made news this week?

Monday: Cessnock Mayor Bob Pynsent said the current access road into the correctional centre wasn't viable and ratepayers shouldn't have to foot the bill for the road's ongoing maintenance.
Tuesday: A Federal Government bailout is being sought to stop the coronavirus downing one of Australia's smallest regional airlines. Newcastle-based FlyPelican is one of the few carriers servicing regional New South Wales.
Wednesday: A woman faced court after allegedly punching and spitting on a Lake Macquarie supermarket employee. Police were told a 52-year-old woman, who was banned from the Charlestown supermarket, verbally abused and threatened a 46-year-old staff member before assaulting him.
Thursday: Nurses at John Hunter Hospital are concerned frontline staff are ill-equipped for medical procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a widespread shortage of face masks.

What's the Hunter's seven-day weather forecast?

Coronavirus: What you need to know

The ABC News website has extensive coverage of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some stories you may find useful as we navigate through these extraordinary times:

Do I have a cold or coronavirus? How long does coronavirus last on surfaces? Can you boost your immune system to help fight coronavirus? Here are the banks putting mortgage payments on hold A whole bunch of services are now closed. Here's what's still open

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