Where to get tested for coronavirus in Victoria
With anxiety continuing to mount over the spread of COVID-19, here’s where to get tested in Victoria and other information you need to know.
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WHERE TO GET TESTED IN VICTORIA
Assessment centres have been established at 19 Victorian hospitals.
You don’t need to call ahead if you attend one of the following clinics:
The Alfred Hospital
Albury Wodonga
Austin Hospital
Ballarat Base Hospital
Barwon Health – Geelong
Bendigo Hospital
Box Hill Hospital
Casey Hospital
Echuca Hospital
Kyneton District Health
Monash Clayton
Northern Hospital
Peninsula Health – Frankston
Phillip Island Health Hub
The Royal Children’s Hospital
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne
Sunshine Hospital
Wonthaggi Hospital
Patients who have symptoms compatible with COVID-19 may present to these assessment centres.
HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF CONTRACTING CORONAVIRUS
– Wash your hands often with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds.
– Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth
– Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow
– Stay at home if you feel sick
– Phone your doctor or the hotline 1800 675 398 if you need medical attention and they will tell you what to do
– Continue healthy habits like exercise, drink water, get plenty of sleep
– Wearing a face mask is not necessary if you are well
– Buy an alcohol-based hand sanitiser with more than 60 per cent alcohol
BE PREPARED FOR A CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
Make a plan for your family on how you would manage if you needed to stay at home for two to three weeks.
Fill prescriptions of essential medicines, buy non-perishable food and other items such as soap, toilet paper, tissues, feminine care products, nappies and pet food.
Check in on elderly, disabled or vulnerable friends, neighbours and family to support each other.
– Source: DHHS
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