EXPOSURE SITES UPDATE 22-9-21 From WDHS Chief Executive, Rohan Fitzgerald
Since we notified the community yesterday of exposure sites in the Southern Grampians region, additional work has been undertaken to determine where the positive cases may have visited in Hamilton. There are seven new Tier 2 exposure sites across Hamilton, these include Great Western Pizza, Bunnings Hamilton, LJ’s Pizza, Coles Hamilton, BP service station (corner Thompson and Lonsdale Streets).
Please see below the exposure site dates and times. Anyone who has visited these locations during the dates and times listed must get tested and isolate until they return a negative result. KFC and McDonalds drive thru are also affected, and have been listed as Tier 2 exposure sites for staff working on shift during the exposure periods.There is no requirement for customers at KFC and McDonalds to self-isolate and test at this stage, as the positive case remained in their vehicle at all times.
The community response to getting tested has been tremendous and yesterday we had 66 people attend the WDHS Drive-thru. Test results are coming through and at this stage all of the results returned so far have been negative.People who have attended Tier 1 sites must remain in quarantine for 14 days.
The Victorian Department of Health will tell you when you can leave quarantine.If you are self-isolating and need support, please contact WDHS Helping Hands on 1800 943 131. Financial support is also available for the local community through the BigHearts@WDHS staff giving program. To access this service, please contact St Vincent de Paul Welfare on 03 5571 9859.
EXPOSURE SITES IN SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS
The following exposure sites have been identified in Hamilton. Please note: Some sites may not yet be listed on the Department of Health exposure sites website.
If you have been to any site listed on this post, please get tested and follow the instructions provided:- Tier 1: Test and isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result- Tier 2: Test and isolate until you receive a negative result.
The WDHS Drive-thru testing clinic is operating with extended hours today (Wednesday) – 10am to 4pm and will move to the Hamilton Showgrounds tomorrow (Thursday) from 8am to 6pm.
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*Please note the KFC & McDonalds drive-thru exposure sites listed below are Tier 2 for all staff on shift during the exposure periods (as the person who has since tested positive remained in their vehicle during the listed exposure times).
14/09/2021 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Great Western Pizza, 120 Thompson St, Hamilton VIC 3300 (Tier 2)
14/09/2021 5.45pm to 6.15pm KFC Hamilton (drive-thru) 91 Cox St, Hamilton VIC 3300 (Tier 2 staff only*)
15/09/2021 07.15am to 07.45am McDonalds (drive-thru) 118 Brown St, Hamilton VIC 3300 (Tier 2 staff only*)
15/09/2021 11.30am to 12.20pm Bunnings Hamilton, 335 Henty Highway, Hamilton VIC 3300 (Tier 2)
15/09/2021 12.25pm to 1.00pm KFC Hamilton (drive-thru) 91 Cox St, Hamilton VIC 3300 (Tier 2 staff only*)
15/09/2021 4.15pm to 5.10pm Coles, Hamilton, 179-193 Gray St, Hamilton VIC 3300 (Tier 2)
15/09/2021 5.25pm to 6.25pm LJ’s Pizza and Takeaway Food, 236 Gray St, Hamilton VIC 3300 (Tier 2)
15/09/2021 4.40pm to 5.15pm BP Hamilton, Cnr Thompson & Lonsdale Street, Hamilton VIC 3300 (Tier 2)
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14/09/2021 – 16/9/21 From 3.30pm 14/9 to 8.30am 16/9 (inclusive of 15/9) Hamilton Townhouse Motel, 27 Shakespeare Street, Hamilton (Tier 2)
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15/09/2021 – 7.00am to 5.30pm Pedrina Park Pavilion construction site, Hamilton (Tier 1)
16/09/2021 – 7.00am to 5.30pm Pedrina Park Pavilion construction site, Hamilton (Tier 1)
Please continue to monitor exposure sites via the Department of Health website:https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/case-alerts-public…Anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms or has been to an exposure site should get tested, and follow the Department of Health’s instructions. It’s also an important step to get vaccinated if you are eligible and want to help protect the community, while also staying informed on outbreaks and exposure sites as the situation develops.