Muswellbrook woman fined for not isolating

POLICE have issued a $5,000 fine to a Muswellbrook woman for failing to self isolate.

Police confirmed they received information the woman had left her home and attended her residence to check compliance.

Police will continue to conduct welfare checks throughout the Hunter, to ensure people are complying with self-isolation orders.

The Muswellbrook local government area currently has 14 people with covid and many others who have been close contacts in self-isolation.