Sutherland drive-through COVID-19 testing now open
Coronavirus testing measures have been stepped up in the Shire as two local residents were among six new confirmed cases of coronavirus on Wednesday. Residents have also been encouraged to attend to their regular health needs with their GPs.
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New drive-through COVID-19 clinics and video appointments with GPs are part of new safety measures for people feeling unwell as the Shire continues to fight back against coronavirus.
Two new coronavirus cases were confirmed today after a Cronulla resident and a Grays Point resident were tested earlier in May.
New privately run COVID-19 testing clinics, including a drive-through clinic in Sutherland are now available in addition to those run by South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
The SESLHD’s population and community health director Marianne Gale said anyone
experiencing even mild fever or respiratory symptoms should promptly seek testing.
“There are more and more options for people in our community to get tested for COVID-19,” Dr Gale said.
“I would urge anyone experiencing even mild symptoms like a scratchy throat or runny nose to be tested.”
Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network CEO Michael Moore called on all community members to not only seek COVID-19 testing if unwell, but also to attend to their general health needs and continue to seek care from their GPs.
“Your GP is still there for you, so please do not put off or miss medical appointments, or ignore symptoms during this period of social restriction,” Dr Moore said.
“There are safe ways of getting all sorts of care, including consultations, vaccinations, prescriptions and more – you may be able to have a phone or video appointment, or even have your medicines delivered.”
Rules about physical distancing will apply for necessary face-to-face medical appointments and strict cleaning measures will remain in place.
The SESLHD Sutherland drive-through clinic is located at the Sutherland Multi-Purpose
Community Centre on 123 Flora Street, and operates from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday
(excluding public holidays).
For testing options in the SESLHD area, visit seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-clinics or cesphn.org.au.