Coronavirus
Coronavirus causes serious respiratory illness. The outbreak was first reported in Wuhan, China.
In line with national advice, SA Health has recommended:
You need to self isolate for 14 days.
If you have :
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above:
Contact your doctor. **Do NOT come to the surgery**. A phone assessment will occur and testing organised
From 15/4/20 SA Health are recommending anyone with the above symptoms be tested.
If you are very sick, go to a hospital. Call the hospital first to let them know your travel history so they can prepare for your visit.
Call the Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice and direction.
Ph: 1800 020 080 The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For more information and latest advice visit: www.health.gov.au/health-topics/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov
Links:
Coronavirus - What you need to know
Isolation guidance information
- Symptoms may include cough, trouble breathing, fatigue, sore throat, or fever (>38deg).
- Acute unexplained loss of smell or altered sense of taste
- Symptoms may also be very minor.
In line with national advice, SA Health has recommended:
You need to self isolate for 14 days.
If you have :
- Had close contact in the 14 days prior to illness onset with a confirmed case
- Been travelling Internationally in the 14 days prior to illness onset
- Been on a cruise ship in the 14 days prior to illness onset
- Arrived from interstate (some exemptions apply – go to sa.gov.au for more information)
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above:
Contact your doctor. **Do NOT come to the surgery**. A phone assessment will occur and testing organised
From 15/4/20 SA Health are recommending anyone with the above symptoms be tested.
If you are very sick, go to a hospital. Call the hospital first to let them know your travel history so they can prepare for your visit.
Call the Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice and direction.
Ph: 1800 020 080 The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For more information and latest advice visit: www.health.gov.au/health-topics/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov
Links:
Coronavirus - What you need to know
Isolation guidance information
Advice current as of 2nd May 2020
