What is COVID-19 |
What is a Coronavirus and COVID-19? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses known to cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). This new coronavirus originated in Hubei Province, China and the disease caused by the virus is named COVID-19. (Chinese origin virus in December 19) How is this coronavirus spread? COVID-19 is most likely to spread from person-to-person through:
The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other colds and flus and include:
What do I do if I develop symptoms? If you develop symptoms within 14 days of arriving in Australia or within 14 days of last contact with a confirmed case, you should arrange to see your doctor for urgent assessment. You should telephone the health clinic or hospital before you arrive and tell them your travel history or that you have been in contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus. You must remain isolated either in your home, hotel or a health care setting until public health authorities inform you it is safe for you to return to your usual activities. VACCINATION- As a responsible primary health care provider we support the scientific approach for a safe and fully tested COVID-19 vaccine as approved by scientific regulatory authorities. Hence encourage clients at risk of contracting COVID to seriously consider the vaccine when it is rolled out by Public health officials. Latest information on COVID vaccine in Australia is available on this link www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines |
Latest news and updates |
for Latest Australian Govt COVID-19 update click here www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert
FOR SA specific advice click here WHO provides detailed info on a global level for COVID-19 Click below for more info www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1 |