WDHS COVID-19 case update Friday 11-2-2022
Please note – updates are currently provided on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays.
New case & PCR testing data relates to the dates stated below.
• 15 people in our region were notified of positive PCR results (3pm Feb 9 to 3pm Feb 11).
• 1,077 people have tested positive at the WDHS Drive-thru since Monday 3rd January.
• 15 people are now being cared for in the Hospital in the Home (HITH) program. The HITH program provides care (in the home) to positive, or suspected positive cases who are unwell, or vulnerable.
• 1 person is receiving care at Hamilton Base Hospital.• 68 people attended the Drive-thru clinic at the Showgrounds (3pm Feb 9 to 3pm Feb 11) for PCR testing
Please note the Drive-thru testing clinic at the Showgrounds will be accessible via the Horner Street entrance this weekend due to a Carnival taking place on site.
Helpful information is available online for cases and contacts: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/checklistIf you have tested positive (PCR or Rapid Antigen) or are waiting for your result and are feeling unwell, call the WDHS COVID support line on 1800 313 021 (8am to 6pm Monday to Friday & 8am to 2pm weekends).
If you are in need of urgent medical attention, please call 000.
Household contacts and anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms should get tested at the WDHS Drive-thru clinic, Hamilton Showgrounds (enter via Horner St).
The Drive-thru is now open 7 days a week – 8am to 11am. To save time at the clinic, please click this link to pre-register for your test:https://testtracker.covid19.dhhs.vic.gov.au/citizen-prefill
Please note – PCR test result response times have improved, and results are generally being returned by Dorevitch Pathology within 48 hours. If you have not received your COVID-19 test results after 72 hours you can now call the Dorevitch COVID-19 Results Hotline on (03) 9667 9227 (8am – 6pm).
It is now mandatory to report your positive rapid antigen test result to the Health Department by visiting:www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/report or calling 1300 651 160.
The Helping Hands Hotline is also available for anyone who needs assistance with essential tasks or items when isolating due to COVID-19. Call 1800 943 131, or email helpinghands@wdhs.net to access this service.