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25.01.2022 COVID-19 HEALTH ALERT 11 October 2021 SA Health has identified new COVID-19 exposure locations in South Australia associated with a positive case of COVID-19. I...f you attended an exposure location, you are required to follow the relevant health advice. TIER 1 Exposure locations - If you were at the below locations at the specified date and time, you AND your household contacts must: immediately quarantine for 14 days since you were at the location get tested immediately get tested again on day 5 and day 13 complete this form to notify SA Health you were at this location: https://forms.sa.gov.au/#/form/60dbc8114d433274849f347c Adelaide Quest King William South (Reception Only) Sunday 10 October 6.15pm to 7.00pm Jetstar Flight JQ778 Melbourne to Adelaide Sunday 10 October Arrived at 5.50pm TIER 4 Exposure Sites - If you were at the below locations, monitor yourself for symptoms and get tested as soon as they develop. Adelaide Airport Adelaide Airport Sunday 10 October 5.30pm to 6.30pm If you were at any of the above locations, but not at the specified date and time, monitor yourself for symptoms and get tested as soon as symptoms develop. You may not always receive a call, SMS or email from SA Health. You must follow the relevant health advice even if you have not been contacted. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, please seek testing as soon as possible. Find your nearest testing site at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDtesting More information is available at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDcontacttracing

24.01.2022 There is currently a higher risk of mosquito-borne Kunjin and Murray Valley encephalitis viruses in South Australia, particularly in regions along the River Mu...rray. This warning comes after a sentinel chicken based at Meningie tested positive for these diseases during routine monitoring. There is no vaccine and no cure for these potentially deadly diseases so it’s important to #FightTheBite of mosquitoes and protect yourself. For more info on how to fight the bite and symptoms of these diseases visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/FightTheBite

22.01.2022 Two COVID-19 Directions have been updated in South Australia in response to the recent Queensland COVID-19 outbreak. Updates have been made to the Cross Border ...Travel and Residential Aged Care Directions. These updates provide prohibited entry for those travelling from Queensland requirements for mask wearing inside Airports and on all flights. It is important that anyone intending to travel from Queensland reads the following information. Cross Border Travel Direction No 27 The Cross Border No 27 Direction comes into effect as of 12.01am on Saturday 9 January 2021. The changes are as follow: Masks Masks (covering the nose and mouth) must now be worn on all airplanes an in all airport terminals. Exemptions apply if a person has a relevant medical condition with evidence, they need to see a persons mouth for essential communication including people who are deaf or hard of hearing, when eating or drinking or is a child under the age of 12. . High Community Transmission Zone is now defined as the following: New South Wales The Greater Brisbane Area which includes local government areas of Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay and the Redlands. . Entry from The Greater Brisbane Area People who arrive in South Australia from 12.01am on Saturday (9 January 2021) morning, having been in Greater Brisbane must self-quarantine for 14 days at a suitable location and receive a COVID-19 test on days 1, 5 and 12. People who have arrived in South Australia between Saturday 2 January and Friday 8 January 2021 (inclusive) and have been in the Greater Brisbane Area any time since 2 January 2021 are not required to self-quarantine but must receive a COVID-19 test within 24hrs and on 13 January 2021. People are encouraged to remain isolated until returning their first negative result. Note- People who are classified as a Greater Brisbane Arrival cannot attend an event in South Australia with more than 1000 people until they have received a negative COVID-19 test result after the test conducted on the 13 January 2021. People can travel through the Brisbane airport if they have been in a Low Community Transmission Zone (ACT, NT, TAS, VIC, WA, NZ or QLD other than the Greater Brisbane Area), they wear a face mask which covers the nose and mouth and is present for no longer than 2 hours without the need for self-quarantine or COVID-19 testing upon arrival in SA. People can travel through the Greater Brisbane Area from a Low Community Transmission Zone providing they do not stop in the area, wear a face mask when in contact with the public and travel via the most direct and practicable route stopping in unless for emergency/respite/essential purposes. . Entry from New South Wales People are not permitted to travel into South Australia if they are travelling from New South Wales or have been in New South Wales 14 days prior to entry exceptions apply to Essential Travellers and exempt arrivals. People can travel through the Sydney airport if they have been in a Low Community Transmission Zone, they wear a face mask which covers the nose and mouth and is present for no longer than 2 hours without the need for self-quarantine or COVID-19 testing upon arrival in SA. People can travel through New South Wales from a Low Community Transmission Zone the they do not stop in Greater Sydney Region, they wear a face mask when in contact with public and travel via most direct and practicable route not stopping in any other part of New South Wales unless for emergency/respite/essential purposes. . Essential Travellers Essential Travellers status is not required for people who have been in Low Community Transmission Zone (ACT, NT, TAS, VIC, WA, NZ or QLD other than the Greater Brisbane Area) for the previous 14 days. Essential Travellers are now classified as people who have been in NSW and Greater Brisbane Area. Essential Travellers must apply through the Cross Border Travel Registration and must be approved before entering South Australia. https://www.police.sa.gov.au//cross-border-travel-applicat Commercial Transport and freight services workers must receive a COVID-19 test on days 1, 5 and 12 upon arrival in South Australia. For details on Essential Traveller requirements please refer to the Essential Traveller Requirement Table located on the covid-19.sa.gov.au website. . Residential Aged Care Facilities Direction No 22 The Residential Aged Care Facilities No 22 Direction comes into effect as of Saturday 9 January 2021. The only change to the Residential Aged Care Facilities Direction is: People from Queensland are not permitted to enter an aged care facility (unless they have an exemption and prior approval from the facility and SA Health as a pre-approved essential traveller). A person who has entered SA and completed 14 days of quarantine is free to move around SA and also enter a Residential Aged Care Facility. Other existing requirements remain. The information above only highlights the changes key made to the Directions and does not reflect all requirements. Members of the public are encouraged to see the full Directions for further information. . The Emergency Management (Cross Border Travel No 26) (COVID-19) Direction 2020 has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Cross Border Travel No 27)(COVID-19) Direction 2020. The Emergency Management (Residential Aged Care Facilities No 21)(COVID-19) Direction has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Residential Aged Care Facilities No 22)(COVID-19) Direction. All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 9am to 5pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19

21.01.2022 COVID-19 HEALTH ALERT 8 October 2021 SA Health has identified new COVID-19 exposure locations in South Australia associated with a positive case of COVID-19. If... you attended an exposure location, you are required to follow the relevant health advice. TIER 3 Exposure locations - If you were at the below locations at the specified date and time, you must: get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible and quarantine until you receive a negative result. get tested again on day 5 and day 13 after the last day you were at the location. There is no requirement to quarantine after the day 5 and 13 test, unless you have symptoms. complete this form to notify SA Health you were at this location: https://forms.sa.gov.au/#/form/60dbc8114d433274849f347c Blanchetown Blanchetown Roadhouse (including toilets) Thursday 7 October 11.15pm to 11.59pm Salisbury North Drakes Salisbury North Friday 8 October 9.00am to 9.45am Salisbury North Star Laundromat Friday 8 October 8.45am to 9.45am Yamba Caltex Yamba Thursday 7 October 9.00pm to 9.45pm TIER 4 Exposure locations - If you were at the below locations monitor yourself for symptoms and get tested as soon as they develop. Elizabeth OTR Elizabeth, 17/21 Philip Highway Friday 8 October 2.30am to 3.00am Friday 8 October 9.45am to 10.30am If you were at any of the above locations, but not at the specified date and time, monitor yourself for symptoms and get tested as soon as symptoms develop. You may not always receive a call, SMS or email from SA Health. You must follow the relevant health advice even if you have not been contacted. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, please seek testing as soon as possible. Find your nearest testing site at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDtesting More information is available at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDcontacttracing

21.01.2022 COVID-19 HEALTH ALERT 9 October 2021 SA Health has identified new COVID-19 exposure locations and updated exposure location times in South Australia associated ...with positive cases of COVID-19. If you attended an exposure location, you are required to follow the relevant health advice. TIER 3 Exposure locations - If you were at the below locations at the specified date and time, you must: get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible and quarantine until you receive a negative result. get tested again on day 5 and day 13 after the last day you were at the location. There is no requirement to quarantine after the day 5 and 13 test, unless you have symptoms. complete this form to notify SA Health you were at this location: https://forms.sa.gov.au/#/form/60dbc8114d433274849f347c Port Augusta Port Augusta BP Truck Stop, Old Tarcoola Rd, 144 Stuart Hwy Friday 8 October 11pm to Saturday 9 October 12.30am Salisbury North Star Laundromat Friday 8 October 8.30am* to 9.45am (*previously 8.45am) Yamba Caltex Yamba, Sturt Highway Friday 8 October 3.30pm to 4.00pm TIER 4 Exposure locations - If you were at the below locations monitor yourself for symptoms and get tested as soon as they develop. Elizabeth OTR Elizabeth, 17/21 Philip Highway Friday 8 October 2.30am to 3.30am* (*previously 3am) If you were at any of the above locations, but not at the specified date and time, monitor yourself for symptoms and get tested as soon as symptoms develop. You may not always receive a call, SMS or email from SA Health. You must follow the relevant health advice even if you have not been contacted. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, please seek testing as soon as possible. Find your nearest testing site at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDtesting More information is available at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDcontacttracing

21.01.2022 COVID-19 Directions have been updated in South Australia in response to the recent reduction of risk by people travelling from New South Wales. Updates have bee...n made to the Cross Border Travel and Supervised Quarantine Directions. These updates provide information on the lifting of restrictions for people coming from New South Wales and an update in requirements for supervised quarantine workers. It is important that anyone intending to travel from New South Wales reads the following information. Cross Border Travel Direction No 28 The Cross Border No 28 Direction comes into effect as of 12.01am Thursday 14 January 2021. The key changes are as follow: Entry from New South Wales o The following areas of New South Wales are now considered Prohibited Zones: - Greater Sydney Region (including the Blue Mountains) - Wollongong Local Government Area - Central Coast Local Government Area o People can now travel to South Australia from New South Wales if they are from areas other than the prohibited zones, but they are required to submit a COVID-19 test on days 1, 5 and 12. No requirement to self-quarantine. o Those people who currently live in the Cross Border Corridor (100 km either side of the border) must continue to produce evidence of a COVID-19 test every 7 days on arrival. Visitors to aged care facilities o People from New South Wales from areas other than the Greater Sydney Region, Wollongong, Central Coast are now permitted to enter an aged care facility, but must submit to a COVID-19 test on day 1, 5 and 12. o People travelling from the Greater Sydney Region, Wollongong, Central Coast in New South Wales and Greater Brisbane Area in Queensland are not permitted to enter an aged care facility unless they have an exemption and prior approval from the facility and SA Health as a pre-approved essential traveller. Supervised Quarantine Direction No 3 The Supervised Quarantine Direction No 3 comes into effect as of 12.01am Thursday 14 January 2021. The only change to the Supervised Quarantine Direction is: The requirement for all people working at an airport site (including those working in a red zone) that interact with overseas arrivals including crew and passengers and their luggage must receive a COVID-19 test at least every 8 days, for up to 14 days from the date they last worked at the site. Other existing requirements remain. The information above only highlights the changes key made to the Directions and does not reflect all requirements. Members of the public are encouraged to see the full Directions for further information. The Emergency Management (Cross Border Travel No 27) (COVID-19) Direction 2021 has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Cross Border Travel No 28)(COVID-19) Direction 2021. The Emergency Management (Supervised Quarantine No 2)(COVID-19) Direction 2020 has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Supervised Quarantine No 3)(COVID-19) Direction 2021. All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 9am to 5pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19

21.01.2022 The Emergency Management (Cross Border Travel No 19) (COVID-19) Direction 2020 has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Cross Border Travel No... 20) (COVID-19) Direction 2020. This new Direction comes into effect as of 12:01am Tuesday 1 December 2020. . Low Community Transmission Zones Victoria has now been added to the Low Community Transmission Zone. This means there are no internal restrictions on people travelling to South Australia who have only travelled domestically in last 14 days. ***IMPORTANT- ALL people travelling to South Australia must still complete the Cross Border Travel Registration form here: https://forms.police.sa.gov.au//Ru/Form/CrossBorderTravel/ NOTE- Essential Traveller categories do not exist for people travelling from Low Community Transmission Zones. . Overseas Arrivals Restrictions in relation to people arriving from overseas are still in place and can be found in detail within the Cross Border Travel Direction No 20, including a requirement to quarantine for 14 days after arrival. Essential Travellers now only apply to those people entering South Australia from overseas for the following categories: National and state security and governance; Commercial transport and freight services; Health services, compassionate and other grounds; Urgent medical, dental or health treatment; and Foreign diplomatic or consular staff. People who are approved as Essential Travellers under these categories (other than national and state security and governance or commercial transport freight services) MUST wear a surgical face mask for 14 days which covers their mouth and nose when they come in contact with the public. Essential Travellers must keep and retain records of close contacts commencing on the date of their arrival in South Australia for a period of 14 days. Once the person is no longer performing their duties as an Essential Traveller they must self-quarantine for the remainder of their 14 days. . All people travelling to SA must complete the Cross Border Travel Registration form here: https://forms.police.sa.gov.au//Ru/Form/CrossBorderTravel/ *Note- the information above only highlights the changes key made and does not reflect all requirements under the Cross Border Travel No 20 Direction. Members of the public and Essential Travellers are encouraged to see the full direction for further information. It is acknowledged that many restrictions still apply, but they are critical in dealing with the spread of COVID-19. All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 9am to 5pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19

20.01.2022 There's concern complacency is creeping in with the use of QR check-in codes in South Australia. #9News | Nightly at 6.00pm

20.01.2022 COVID-19 HEALTH ALERT 10 October 2021 SA Health has identified new COVID-19 exposure locations and updated the Tier risk level of two existing exposure location...s in South Australia associated with positive cases of COVID-19. If you attended an exposure location, you are required to follow the relevant health advice. TIER 2 Exposure locations - If you were at the below locations at the specified date and time, you must: immediately quarantine for 14 days since you were at the location, ensuring you quarantine away from others (including household members). get tested immediately and again on day 5 and day 13 after the last day you were at the location. complete this form to notify SA Health you were at this location: https://forms.sa.gov.au/#/form/60dbc8114d433274849f347c Ceduna - OTR Ceduna (including Hungry Jack's), 35 Eyre Hwy Thursday 30 September 4.45pm to 5.30pm Monday 4 October 1.45am to 2:30am Port Augusta OTR Port Augusta (including Hungry Jacks), cnr Augusta Hwy and Northern Power Station Rd Thursday 30 September 10am to 11.45am Friday 8 October 11pm to Saturday 9 October 12.30am Renmark McDonald's, Renmark Ave Thursday 30 September 5.15am to 6am Renmark OTR Renmark, 292 Renmark Ave Thursday 30 September 5.15am to 6am Yamba Caltex Yamba, Sturt Highway Friday 8 October 3.30pm to 4.00pm If you were at any of the above locations, but not at the specified date and time, monitor yourself for symptoms and get tested as soon as symptoms develop. You may not always receive a call, SMS or email from SA Health. You must follow the relevant health advice even if you have not been contacted. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, please seek testing as soon as possible. Find your nearest testing site at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDtesting More information is available at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDcontacttracing

20.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 29 November 2020 (12.05pm) Seek testing immediately Someone infected with COVID-19 has visited the below locations during the liste...d times. You should seek testing immediately, even if you do not have any symptoms, and isolate until you get your results. You do not need to self-quarantine if you receive a negative test but you should monitor for symptoms and get re-tested immediately if symptoms develop. Big W Brickworks, South Rd, Torrensville - Sunday 22 November 12.15pm to 12.50pm Flinders University Sturt Campus, Bedford Park - 13 November to 28 November Foodland, The Parade, Norwood - Sunday 22 November 1.20pm to 2.00pm Kmart, Anzac Hwy, Kurralta Park - Sunday 22 November 2.45pm to 3.10pm Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the full list of affected locations. To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

19.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 25 November 2020 (7.25pm) One new positive case of COVID-19 has been identified in a female student from Woodville High School. Anyon...e who attended Woodville High School, 11 Actil Avenue St Clair, on Monday 23 November must isolate immediately with all members of their household until further notice. Further advice will be provided to all staff, students and their families/caregivers as soon as possible. Woodville High School will be closed tomorrow to undergo deep cleaning and to allow SA Health to conduct detailed contact tracing and risk assessment. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms should present for testing as soon as possible. Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the full list of affected locations. To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

19.01.2022 Back to work? Returning to school? We need your help! We want to reduce the movement of the fruit and veg that fruit fly like as much as we can. If you live... in a fruit fly outbreak or suspension area, pack your lunch responsibly and keep it fruit fly safe. What can you pack? Safe, fresh alternatives include pineapple, melons (watermelon, rockmelon, and honeydew), sugarsnap peas, cucumber, carrots, lettuce, broccoli, celery, mushrooms, and asparagus. Other options include dried fruit, cooked fruit, processed fruit (such as fruit straps), fruit puree, canned fruit or frozen fruit. For more information, including a list of what you can't pack: http://ow.ly/TONp50DhWP8 #lunchboxes #FruitFly #FruitFlySA #ReturnToSchool See more

18.01.2022 There’s more than one way you can show proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations. Once you’ve been fully vaccinated, you’ll be able to access your COVID-19 digital ce...rtificate online through myGov. If you have Medicare linked to myGov, we’ll notify you that your certificate is available, once your provider has reported both vaccinations to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). Your immunisation history statement will show all vaccinations you’ve had that are recorded on the AIR including your COVID-19 vaccinations. You can use your immunisation history statement as proof if you’ve had at least one COVID-19 vaccine. Find out more here: servicesaustralia.gov.au/covidvaccineproof

18.01.2022 If you are heading out today, be COVID safe. Please remember: Keep 1.5 metres from others whenever and wherever possible. Wear a mask when you can’t physi...cally distance (such as at the shops). If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, even if mild, get tested and stay home while you await your results.

15.01.2022 Share these tips with your family and the elderly, check in on those who are elderly and keep cool during the high temperatures this weekend.

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12.01.2022 Some information regarding the COVID SAFE check in. Few things to remember : - you may need to delete and reinstall the myGov SA app if the COVID safe check in feature is not visible at the bottom of the screen - you do not need a myGov SA account, just the app downloaded - the first time you will be required to input your name and mobile number, it will automatically load those details in the future ... Whilst we all learning it is important that patients and visitors use this to check in at the medical clinic.

12.01.2022 A reminder that it is still a recommendation to wear a face mask. If you have a mask please wear to your appointment at the clinic. Our staff will continue wearing masks due to the fact that social distancing in a medical facility is not always possible especially when consulting with your GP or a nurse. ... Thank you Barmera Medical Clinic

11.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 26 November 2020 (8.28pm) New locations added If you visited any of the below locations during the listed times, you do not need to... self-quarantine. Monitor yourself for symptoms. You only need to get tested if you have symptoms. KILKENNY Armada Arndale Shopping Centre, 470 Torrens Rd Sunday 22 November 11.00 am 11.30 am Sunday 15 November 11.30 am 12.30 pm PORT ADELAIDE Port Adelaide Plaza 200-220 Commercial Rd Sunday 15 November 3.00 pm 3.30 pm Friday 13 November 6.40 pm 9.30 pm Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the full list of affected locations. To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

11.01.2022 Please see the updated COVID-19 direction as from 12:01 1st December 2020. Please note the below changes that will be implemented at our clinic : - all care providers, patients, clients, residents, administrative staff and other staff, employees, visitors, students, contractors and other other person on the premises must wear a single use surgical mask ( covering mouth and nose ). There are exceptions and if you have any issues with this request please ring and discuss befor...e presenting for an appointment to avoid any confusion or delays. - cloth masks are not able to be worn in place of the surgical mask within the clinic - all patients, clients, visitors, will be required to check in via the COVID-SAFE Check in. If you do not have a smart phone a manual option will be provided. Please understand these regulations are set to protect our patients and with directions changing rapidly please remember we too are adapting and updating our processes as they occur. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the clinic and speak to one of our staff or our Office or Nurse Manager if you would prefer. We will continue with adequate spacing for social distancing and maximum room/facility occupants are listed for each room, hand hygiene facilities and cough etiquette education. Thank you for your support and understanding. Barmera Medical Clinic

10.01.2022 Please see information about the Covid Safe Check in which our clinic will be using.

09.01.2022 There has been an increase in viral gastroenteritis (gastro) in childcare centres recently. Gastro is a common illness which can be more serious for young child...ren, older people and people with pre-existing conditions. Gastro is highly infectious, but you can help stop the spread by following these tips: Keep children at home while unwell. Children should not return to childcare until no diarrhoea or vomiting for 48 hours. Avoid preparing food for others for at least 24 hours if you have been sick. Wash hands with soap and running water. Wipe down surfaces. Seek medical advice if you are concerned or there are signs of dehydration, fever, severe abdominal pain or bloody diarrhoea. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3nfKC13

07.01.2022 Greater Brisbane Area COVID-19 Health Alert - 8 January 2021 ARRIVING BETWEEN 2 AND 7 JANUARY If you have been in Greater Brisbane Area between 2 January a...nd 7 January: Get a COVID-19 test immediately. You are strongly advised to self-isolate until you receive a negative result. Get a second COVID-19 test on 13 January. You do not need to self-isolate after your second test unless you have symptoms. Do not attend any event with an approved COVID Management Plan or attendance of over 1,000 people (e.g. a major event or festival). ARRIVING ON 8 JANUARY If you have been in Greater Brisbane Area since 2 January and travel to SA on 8 January: Get a COVID-19 test immediately. You are strongly advised to self-isolate until you receive a negative result. Get a COVID-19 test again on Day 5 and Day 12. You do not need to self-isolate after your second or third test unless you have symptoms. Do not attend any event with an approved COVID Management Plan or attendance of over 1,000 people (e.g. a major event or festival). ARRIVING ON OR AFTER 9 JANUARY If you have been in Greater Brisbane Area since 2 January and travel to SA from 12.01am 9 January: Self-quarantine for 14 days commencing on the date of your arrival in SA, not counting the day of arrival. Get a COVID-19 test immediately within 24 hours, on day 5, and day 12. QUEENSLAND COVID-19 EXPOSURE SITES Queensland Health has identified a number of COVID-19 public exposure sites listed here: www.qld.gov.au//coronavirus/current-status/contact-tracing If you were at a location: Immediately self-quarantine for 14 days commencing the last day you were at the exposure site. Get a COVID-19 test immediately and again on day 5 and day 12. Contact [email protected] and advise you were at a location. The Greater Brisbane Area includes: Brisbane City Ipswich City Logan City Moreton Bay Regional Redland City For more information visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing Find a testing site near you: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

06.01.2022 From 12.01 am 1 December 2020, all people in health care settings must wear a single-use surgical mask (covering mouth and nose) at all times when in the physic...al presence of other people on the premises. All people includes: care providers patients clients residents administrative and other staff employees visitors students contractors any other person on the premises There are exceptions for mandatory mask use in health care settings. A person is exempt where the mask will hinder the care which is being provided, there is a medical condition, communication with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing is required, the person is under 12 and the person is a live in staff member or a resident of a residential care facility. The definition of a health care setting includes GP clinics, public and private hospitals and specialist practices (including drug and alcohol facilities), pharmacies, allied health services, dental services and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services. To learn more about which kind of health services are included under this Direction and the exceptions for mandatory mask use: Check out our FAQs: www.bit.ly/3ohagUh Read the latest Direction here: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations Learn more about face masks: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks

03.01.2022 Updates have been made to the Residential Aged Care Direction in South Australia. The Emergency Management (Residential Aged Care Facilities No 14) (COVID-19) ...Direction 2020 has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Residential Aged Care Facilities No 15) (COVID-19) Direction 2020. This new Direction comes into effect as 12:01am on Tuesday 1 December 2020. The following changes have been made to the Residential Aged Care Direction in South Australia: People who are travelling from a Low Community Transmission zone ( SA, ACT, NSW, NZ, NT, QLD, TAS, VIC, WA) or who were previously a Cross Border Community Member are now permitted to enter the Residential Aged Care Facility providing they comply with the following: Must not have been in a place other than a Low Community Transmission Zone for the previous 14 days; Must have received the 2020 seasonal influenza vaccine (unless exempt as per the Direction); Must not have a temperature higher than 38 degrees Celsius, have a history of fever or chills in the preceding 72 hours, symptoms of acute respiratory infection or loss of taste and smell; and Must not be awaiting a COVID-19 test result (other than in accordance with routine surveillance testing of asymptomatic persons). All people who are at a Residential Aged Care Facility (other than resident or child under 12 years of age) must wear a single use surgical mask which covers their mouth and nose at all times when in the presence of other people (unless they are eating or drinking). A person working at a Prescribed Residential Aged Care Facility with a confirmed case of COVID-19 must not attend any other place of employment during that time. This does not apply to those attending in an emergency as either as emergency management or law enforcement. *Note- the information above only highlights the changes key made and does not reflect all requirements under the Residential Aged Care Facilities No 15. Members of the public and Essential Travellers are encouraged to see the full direction for further information. All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 9am to 5pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19

02.01.2022 Remember to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide if you’re out and about! Apply broad spectrum, water resistant SPF30+ or higher sunscreen when you are outside..., and don’t forget these commonly missed areas. For more tips on how to protect your skin from the sun visit the Cancer Council SA website: www.cancer.org.au//cause/sun-safety/preventing-skin-cancer #sunprotection #slipslopslapseekslide

01.01.2022 At this time in South Australia it is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended to wear a mask when out in public and you can’t physically distance (1.5m fr...om others). Please note: children under 12 years of age do not need to wear a mask, as they may not be able to handle it safely. The term ‘face mask or mask’ includes reusable cloth masks, and single-use face masks (commonly called surgical masks). At this time, ‘fitted’ face coverings, such as bandanas, scarves, or neck gaiters can be used if you are unable to find a cloth mask, or single-use surgical face mask. Face masks that have unfiltered one-way valves should not be used. Important things to remember about wearing masks: 1 Once your mask is on, it is important that you don’t touch or adjust the front of it while wearing it it’s the part that’s protecting you from COVID-19. If you do touch it by accident, wash or sanitise your hands right away. 2 Before putting your mask on and after taking it off, remember to thoroughly wash and dry (or sanitise) your hands. To learn more about face masks: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks

01.01.2022 New direction from 12:01am tomorrow. Please remember that there are still some restrictions as there is still an outbreak/cluster in SA. Let’s not let all the good work and extra effort everyone has been doing go to waste. ... If you have any symptoms get tested. If you are vulnerable take extra care. Keep updated and if you have visited any of the locations follow the instructions by SA Health. If you have a mask wear it when you do leave the house. Let’s be smart and safe as we want all families to be able to come together and we want local businesses open.