Newman accomdaton issues & limited medications
Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 17, 2020 at 16:49
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Dean K3
Just a short note to advise anybody thinking of heading north regiosn of WA via gt northern hwy. Still only applies to Westralian citizens
Be aware very limited options accomdation of any type in
Newman. both caravan parks now operated/owned by
Mine company as FIFO donga style accommodation. add the covid-19 risk, they won't allow casual use of facilities under OHS requirements.
Mia mia is currently undergoing renovations but folks were referred to there by info centre and put under some form of structure given key to
toilets showers and washing machine/dryers $50 for night. Nothing mentioned of the 48 hr self contained stay at info centre, which is currently closed as
well.
Be aware very limited medical supplies at the chemists, not sure if this is a supply issue or a minimal stocking issue, if your required to take regular medications for BP etc suggest you have sufficient supplies on hand to carry you over. Folks managed to only fill 1/2 of their prescriptions across the two chemists in town