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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for Victoria
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To those in Victoria, I know that so many families and businesses will be deeply distressed by today’s return to Stage 3 restrictions.
Families with children in small apartments, cafe and restaurant or gym owners who have just re-opened and their employees, as well as so many others will be deeply affected.
As disappointing as the circumstances are through which this has come about, we know how to do this, we know we can get through this.
To all Melburnians and Victorians as a whole, the Australian Government stands with you and will assist the Victorian Government to test, trace, contain and suppress the current COVID-19 outbreak.
To those in need of assistance, please talk to your neighbour, your family, your friends. Anyone experiencing distress can seek immediate advice and support through Beyond Blue (1300 224 636), Lifeline (13 11 14), Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800), or the Government’s digital mental health gateway, Head to Health.
To all Victorians, we know we can do this. We all have a role to play in flattening the curve. We have done this before and we can, and will, do it again.
For more information in Victoria, visit https://www.dhhs.vic.
What do these restrictions mean?
In order to combat the spread of the virus, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the re-introduction of restrictions on public gatherings for Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire.
As per the restrictions enacted in March of this year, there are only four reasons to leave your home:
As per the restrictions enacted in March of this year, there are only four reasons to leave your home:
- Shopping for essential food or supplies
- Receiving medical care or care-giving
- Exercising locally (such as walking your dog)
- Work or study if you cannot do so remotely
These restrictions will be in effect for a period of 6 weeks. Additional restrictions include:
- Zero visitors allowed at private residences
- Government School holidays will be extended by a week
- This excludes Year 11, 12 and special needs students
- Cafes, pubs and restaurants are to return to a takeaway-only model
- Public gatherings have a hard limit of two people
- This excludes members of your immediate household
- It also excludes workplaces and schools
The Victorian Premier has warned that if people breach these restrictions, they face on-the-spot fines of over $1,600 for individuals and $9,900 for businesses. Larger fines can also be issued through the courts.
The Victorian Government also advises that people aged over 70 or people aged over 60 with pre-existing medical conditions should stay home wherever possible, for their own protection.
We all have a role in stopping COVID-19’s spread and supporting our community in the coming months.
So please: Stay home and help to save lives and protect lives.
The Victorian Government also advises that people aged over 70 or people aged over 60 with pre-existing medical conditions should stay home wherever possible, for their own protection.
We all have a role in stopping COVID-19’s spread and supporting our community in the coming months.
So please: Stay home and help to save lives and protect lives.
Identifying the symptoms
Where can I get tested?
If you have any of the symptoms of COVID-19, however mild, I urge you to get tested.
What symptoms do you need to be given a test?
What symptoms do you need to be given a test?
Any of the following:
- Fever
- Chills or sweats
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Shortness of breath
- Runny nose
- Loss of sense of smell or taste
In certain circumstances headache, muscle soreness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea may also be considered.
Where do I go for a test?
If you think you need to be tested, please call ahead to your GP or call the 24/7 hotline on 1800 675 398.
If you have serious respiratory symptoms, please call 000 immediately.
The COVID-19 test is free for everyone. a list of current sites is available at https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.
Where do I go for a test?
If you think you need to be tested, please call ahead to your GP or call the 24/7 hotline on 1800 675 398.
If you have serious respiratory symptoms, please call 000 immediately.
The COVID-19 test is free for everyone. a list of current sites is available at https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.
For more information about what’s available near you, call the Victorian Government COVID-19 helpline on 1800 675 398.
Greg Hunt MP
Federal Member for Flinders
Federal Minister for Health
Federal Member for Flinders
Federal Minister for Health
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Phone: 03-5977 9082
Email Greg: greg.hunt.mp@aph.gov.au
Postal address: PO Box 647 Somerville Vic 3912
Email Greg: greg.hunt.mp@aph.gov.au
Postal address: PO Box 647 Somerville Vic 3912
Authorised by Greg Hunt MP
Liberal Party of Australia
Unit 1/49 Eramosa Road West
Somerville, Victoria 3912
Liberal Party of Australia
Unit 1/49 Eramosa Road West
Somerville, Victoria 3912
