Coronavirus disease 2019 (also referred to as COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It has been declared to be a pandemic by the WHO as it has spread rapidly throughout the entire world.
Symptoms include:
● Wearing a Mask:
Well-fitting masks offer protection against all variants and Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus
● Taking Vaccination:
Getting vaccinated and staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines is the best way to protect yourself and others against the CORONA
● Frequent hand washing:
Regular hand washing is one of the best ways to protect from COVID-19, remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. Whether you are at home, at work, traveling, or out in the community,
● Social / Physical distancing:
Physical distancing helps limit the spread of COVID-19 – this means we keep a distance of at least 1m from each other and avoid spending time in crowded places or in groups.
Protect yourself and others. Break the chain of transmission
● Quarantine:
Self-Quarantine or self-Isolation are important to limit coronavirus, Isolation and quarantine help protect the public by preventing exposure to people who have or may have a COVID-19
● Personal hygiene:
Simple hygiene measures can help protect your family’s health and everyone else’s.
– Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
– Don’t touch your face
– Don’t cough or sneeze into your hands
– Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of used tissue immediately.
If you have any of the above-mentioned symptoms, you should get tested for COVID-19.
Click here for details on COVID-19 testing
Click here to find your nearest COVID-19 testing site
Click here for information about getting vaccinated
If you suspect you may have COVID-19 call the dedicated hotline – open 24 hours, 7 days. 24/7 | Coronavirus Hotline 1800 675 398
If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can call the National Relay Service on 1300 555 727 – open 24 hours, 7 days. 24/7
