A northern beaches woman has been fined for allegedly breaching a public health order and declining to be tested for COVID-19 while travelling on the South Coast.
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South Coast Police District officers started an investigation on Wednesday after the woman collapsed at a pizza shop at Sanctuary Point the evening before and was treated at Shoalhaven Hospital.
Police were told the woman appeared to be experiencing symptoms but declined to be tested and left the hospital.
Police went to a Sanctuary Point home and directed the 37-year-old woman and three other occupants to self-isolate.
The woman was issued a $1000 fine for failing to comply with requirement of public health order.
It is understood the pizza store has closed for cleaning as a precaution.
Police continue to 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 on 1800 333 000 or online
