06 Mar Coronavirus Information

Coronavirus is a hot topic, but please don’t panic. You can protect yourself with good personal hand hygiene which is the most important protection against coronavirus and all respiratory illnesses. Please read more from the relevant authorities about preventing the spread of coronavirus below.

 The Department of Health & Human Services Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) hotline number is: 1800 675 398.

* BEFORE VISITING ANY emergency department, urgent care centre or your GP please CALL AHEAD to let them know about your recent travel and symptoms.

* Remember to wash your hands regularly with soap and water, cough and sneeze into your bent elbow or into a tissue you then properly and immediately dispose of in a lidded bin. And if you feel sick, please avoid contact with others.

For more information including a video from Victoria’s chief health officer Dr Brett Sutton please visit
www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19