What are the symptoms?

Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild illness to pneumonia. Some people will recover easily, and others may get very sick very quickly. People with coronavirus may experience symptoms such as:

• fever

• respiratory symptoms:

• coughing

• sore throat

• shortness of breath

Other symptoms can include runny nose, headache, muscle or joint pains, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, loss of sense of smell, altered sense of taste, loss of appetite and fatigue.

I have some symptoms,
what should I do?

If you have cold or flu like symptoms, such as a cough, fever, sore throat, shortness of breath or runny nose, even if these are mild, you should get tested for COVID-19 as soon as possible. People with mild symptoms can still spread the virus. To help stop the spread of COVID-19, anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms should get tested.

How do I get tested?

You can purchase an at home Covid testing kit from most pharmacies.

If you have any symptoms this must be done prior to attending any appointments.

If I get tested what should I do after?

If you have tested positive, and have mild symptoms you should isolate at home to protect yourself and others.

If you have serious symptoms please contact the clinic for further advice, as anti-viral medication maybe recommended.

What can I do day-to-day
to help protect those around me?

We can all help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Australia.

To protect others you must:

• practise good hygiene

• practise physical distancing

• understand how to isolate if you need to

What else can I do during this time?

While our physical health is important during this time we should also be taking care of our mental health. If you are feeling overwhelmed or you know someone who might be struggling please see the resources below.

Head to Health COVID 19 Support

Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service

Kids Helpline

Be kind and look out for one another.