The latest information from Australian Departament of Health.
The World Health Organization has announced that COVID-19 is a pandemic. Find out how Australian Department of Health is monitoring and responding to the outbreak, how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Australia, and what to do if you have symptoms.
Please click on the link below to check the latest information:
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert
Current status
The situation is changing rapidly. Stay up to date with the latest information about the spread of COVID-19 and the steps being taken to slow the spread.
Stay informed
Read the latest announcements about COVID-19 and up-to-date advice for your situation.
Current status in Australia
For daily reports of reported COVID-19 cases, go to current situation and case numbers.
For what we’re doing to slow the spread, go to Government response to COVID-19.
How to protect yourself and others
Everyone must practise good hygiene to protect against infection and prevent the virus spreading.
If you have a confirmed case, you need to isolate yourself to prevent it spreading to other people.
What you can do
We can all help to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Australia.
Read protect yourself and others for advice on good hygiene, self-isolation, and social distancing.
To help protect people most at risk, follow our advice on public gatherings and visits to vulnerable groups.
Symptoms and when to get tested
Symptoms
Symptoms include fever, coughing, sore throat, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
If you have serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing, call 000 for urgent medical help.
When to get tested
If you develop symptoms within 14 days of last contact with a confirmed case or of returning to Australia, you should seek medical attention. Your doctor will tell you if you need to get tested.
If you’re concerned
Call the Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice. If you require translating or interpreting services, call 131 450.
Coronavirus Health Information Line
Call this line if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19). The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Additional advice
Travellers
Our advice for travellers provides information on airport and in-flight biosecurity measures, travel restrictions and other arrangements that apply.
Health and aged care sector
Our advice for the health and aged care sector includes Public Health Unit guidelines, epidemiology reports and other resources.
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