Manna Gum Family and Children’s Centre temporary closure

Published on 08 October 2021

Manna Gum Family and Children’s Centre in Gisborne has been temporarily closed following a recommendation from the Department of Health after a confirmed case of COVID-19 was identified as having attended the site.

The confirmed case attended the centre on Tuesday 5 October from 8.50am to 12.05pm.

Council’s Acting Director Corporate and Community, Gina Lyons said that Council is taking a proactive approach in order to protect the health and wellbeing of the community.

“Following advice from the Department of Health, the centre will remain closed until at least Monday 11 October so that contact tracing and the appropriate cleaning and disinfection can occur.

“We’ve notified parents and guardians of our kindergarten classes, and are in the process of organising alternative arrangements for maternal and child health services,” she said.

For anyone who attended the centre on Tuesday 5 October from 8.50am to 12.05pm, they must stay at home and limit their movements while contract tracing is underway.

The contract tracing team will contact those identified as close or casual contacts. These calls or text messages can come from private or unknown numbers. Please answer these calls or follow text message advice if you receive a call or text message. If you need further information you can contact Department of Health on 1300 651 160 or call the 24-hour COVID-19 hotline on 1800 675 398.

Anyone who develops even the mildest of symptoms should get tested as soon as possible. Please check the Victorian Government's Coronavirus website for information about testing sites and wait times.

Ms Lyons said, “We thank everyone for their understanding and support. We will provide families and staff with an update as soon as we know more and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to the centre as soon as we can.”

Council will contact anyone who has a maternal and child health appointment scheduled in the coming days and make alternative arrangements.

If you have any questions, call 5422 0333 or email [email protected]. For current information on exposure sites, visit the Victorian Government's Coronavirus website.