Residents in buildings for coronavirus-quarantined residents in New South Wales, Australia, are reportedly being limited in the number of alcoholic beverages they have delivered while in lockdown, but an NSW Health spokeswoman disputed a claim that excess alcohol is being confiscated.
The affected buildings are within NSW Health’s Special Health Accommodation, where coronavirus-positive patients are housed for quarantine, and a Sydney Local Health District spokeswoman reportedly confirmed the alcohol delivery limits. The Washington Examiner reached out to NSW Health for comment.
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Residents have reportedly complained that care packages have been searched for contraband before delivery.
“They are searching all bags and things coming into the building. … They confiscated a series of gifts. So things like bottles of spirits, we weren’t allowed to have those, and we still [aren’t],” said Robin Elhaj, resident of Mission Australia’s Common Ground building.
Each apartment is allegedly allowed six beers or mixed drinks, one bottle of wine, or a 375-milliliter bottle of spirits in accordance with the policy, News.com.au reported. Residents are allowed to appeal to a doctor if they believe they need more than the allowed alcohol amount.
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It is not clear whether NSW Health has the legal authority to restrict alcohol delivery to residences.
Police are not confiscating alcohol deliveries to residential buildings, a police spokeswoman said.
“In all residential lockdown locations, NSW Police are there to ensure compliance with the Public Health Orders and assist NSW Health if required,” the spokeswoman said.
