WDHS Weekly COVID-19 case update March 24 to March 30, 2022
In the last week we’ve seen a significant uptick in case numbers in our region and we ask community members to continue to take precautions, isolate and get tested. If you are unsure about the latest testing and isolation requirements, please click the link in this post.
• 170 people in our region were notified of positive PCR & Rapid Antigen results – 50 PCR and 120 Rapid antigen – March 24 to March 30.
• 1,932 total cases in our region (year to date).
• 10 people are now being cared for in the Hospital in the Home (HITH) program – as at March 30. The HITH program provides care (in the home) to positive, or suspected positive cases who are unwell, or vulnerable.
• 0 people are receiving care at Hamilton Base Hospital – as at March 30• 163 people attended the Drive-thru clinic for PCR testing – March 24 to March 30.
Helpful testing and isolation information is available online for cases and contacts:https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/checklist
If 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 (hours – 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday). 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, which has now returned to Hamilton Base Hospital. The Drive-thru is open Monday to Saturday – 9am to 11am (closed Sunday and public holidays).
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 results are 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/reportor calling 1300 651 160.