The incident allegedly occurred when police were conducting a welfare check at a home at Russell Street in Deniliquin about 10.30pm on Tuesday.

Upon arrival, a female resident allegedly became aggressive and verbally abusive towards police.

The woman was given a warning about using offensive language but failed to comply and was issued an infringement.

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A police spokesman said it would be further alleged that the woman told police she had COVID-19, before coughing directly in the face of a female Senior Constable.

The 39-year-old woman was issued a court attendance notice and charged with not comply with noticed direction - spitting/coughing, give false information to convey fear of danger, and use offensive language in/near public place.

She is due to appear in Deniliquin Local Court on November 5.

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