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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Updated COVID-19 Test and Isolate National Protocols The national COVID-19 protocols for testing and isolating close contacts and positive cases have been updated.

Caring for someone with COVID-19

Symptoms to watch out for and when to contact your GP and when to seek immediate help (Call 000)

It is very important to monitor the symptoms when you or someone you care for gets COVID-19, particularly if you feel they are getting worse. Follow the latest advice on when to seek help.

Managing mild COVID-19 at home with assistance from your GP

Handy guidebook from the RACGP about how to manage mild COVID-19 in the home.

PCR and Rapid Antigen Testing

Current PCR Testing Sites

Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) – when and how to use a Rapid Antigen Test.

COVID-19 and Kids Resource Hub

The COVID-19 and Kids Resource Hub brings together the latest research and evidence-based resources on COVID-19 and children.

Other Information

CORONACAST ABC’s podcast that answers your questions about COVID-19

Quarantine & Isolation Information & Support – DHHS information about what help is available to you while isolating or quarantining.

If we do request that you come into the practice:

you must follow the following procedure before entering the building:

  1. stay in your vehicle
  2. call reception on 03 9584 9504 to check in
  3. reception will advise you on how to enter the building.

If you have arrived by foot or do not have a vehicle:

  • do not enter the building.
  • Ring the door bell and stand back from the door.
  • Reception will come to the door to advise you or check you in.

Should I get tested?

Due to high demand in testing for COVID-19, the government has put strong guidelines on who is eligible to be tested. These guidelines change regularly.

If you think you should be tested for COVID-19, please call the medical centre on 9584 9504. We will advise you based on our current guidance and your symptoms.

What is coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans.

COVID-19 is a new virus that can cause an infection in people, including a severe respiratory illness.

The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.

What is social distancing?

Social distancing includes ways to stop or slow the spread of infectious diseases. It means less contact between you and other people.

Social distancing is important because COVID-19 is most likely to spread from person-to-person through:

  • direct close contact with a person while they are infectious or in the 24 hours before their symptoms appeared
  • close contact with a person with a confirmed infection who coughs or sneezes, or
  • touching objects or surfaces (such as door handles or tables) contaminated from a cough or sneeze from a person with a confirmed infection, and then touching your mouth or face.

So, the more space between you and others, the harder it is for the virus to spread.

How is coronavirus spread?

COVID-19 spreads through close contact with an infected person; mostly face-to-face or within a household.

What is close contact?

The definition of a close contact changes frequently.

Find the latest definitions here

What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

Many people who contract COVID–19 will suffer only mild symptoms. However early indications are that the elderly and people with pre-existing medical conditions are more at risk of experiencing severe symptoms. 

The most common coronavirus symptoms reported include:

  • Fever
  • Breathing difficulties such as breathlessness
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Fatigue or tiredness.

Adapted from the dhhs.vic.gov.au website. For more information about Covid-19 and what to look out for, please head to the following links:

Department of Health and Human Services Victoria
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19