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Beachport Medical Services

Locality: Beachport, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8735 8056

Address: Lot 50 Millicent Road 5280 Beachport, SA, Australia

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25.01.2022 If youre out and about buying an appropriate amount of essentials, you might be wondering if you can catch COVID-19 while using coins, cash or cards. Its ver...y unlikely, however, you can lower your risk by ensuring you: minimise touching your face as much as possible wash your hands properly after making your purchases wipe down commonly touched surfaces such as your phone and your bankcards For more COVID-19 facts at: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID2019

25.01.2022 If you are unwell and you’ve been tested for COVID-19, it’s important that you stay at home while waiting for your test results. Do not go to public places ... this includes work, school, childcare, university, shopping centres, public parks, social or religious gatherings. Do not go shopping or to restaurants shop online or have family or friends deliver what you need to your door. Do not have visitors at your home. Only people who usually live with you should be in the home. You must avoid all contact with them and they must not sleep or be in the same room as you. People who live with you are not required to self-isolate unless they develop symptoms and need to get a COVID-19 test. If you must leave home to seek urgent medical care, wear a surgical mask. For more information about self-isolation, including how to safely do it while living with others, visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidisoadvice

25.01.2022 Do you have upcoming travel plans? Make sure you follow our travelling tips to stay COVID safe.

25.01.2022 Consider who you may be putting at risk. If you are feeling unwell, it’s important to stay home. Get tested for COVID-19 if you have any of these symptoms: ...fever OR chills (with no alternative illness that explains these symptoms) cough sore throat runny nose shortness of breath loss of taste and smell See more

24.01.2022 The more space between you and others, the harder it is for viruses to spread. Wherever and whenever possible, please continue to practice physical distancin...g: keep 1.5 metres away from others. avoid physical greetings such as handshaking, hugs and kisses. Were lucky in South Australia to be able to get back to doing things we enjoy, but lets not be complacent.

24.01.2022 Important information for people arriving to South Australia from New South Wales. For detailed information on quarantine and testing requirements visit www.sah...ealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing EXCLUSIONS The following people are excluded from the High Community Transmission Zone (HCTZ) arrival definition: A person travelling in transit through Sydney Airport for no longer than 2 hours, and wearing a face mask for the entirety of the time they are in transit. An overseas arrival who, having completed 14 days of quarantine, travels directly to Sydney Airport in a vehicle, is physically present at Sydney Airport for no longer than 2 hours, and is wearing a face mask for the entirety of the time they are present at Sydney Airport. People who were transiting through the Northern Beaches Council LGA or the suburbs of Cronulla, Lane Cove, Turramurra, Wolloomooloo, Penrith or Lavender Bay between 11 to 20 December (inclusive) are excluded if they did not get out of the vehicle, or, were travelling through on public transport and were wearing a mask. TESTING People arriving from New South Wales (other than a prohibited location or HCTZ) on or after 12.01 am Thursday 17 December 2020 are not required to isolate while awaiting COVID-19 test results (unless you have symptoms, in which case you must self-isolate).

24.01.2022 More from SA Health If you have visited any of these suburbs SA Health are urging you to check the locations on the contact tracing list. They have advised you... do not need to self-quarantine, but you should monitor for symptoms. People who have any of the symptoms below, even if mild, should get tested for COVID-19 as soon as symptoms appear: - fever OR chills (with no alternative illness that explains these symptoms) - cough - sore throat - runny nose - shortness of breath - loss of taste or smell. If you're nearby, you should definitely have a read through and see if you were in the area at the times mentioned here: https://bit.ly/2K4Q60H The suburbs are: Adelaide, Eastwood, Edinburgh, Elizabeth, Enfield, Findon, Fulham Gardens, Gepps Cross, Ingle Farm, Kurralta Park, Mawson Lakes, Parafield Gardens, Pooraka, Port Adelaide, Salisbury, Salisbury Downs, South Plympton and Woodville South.

23.01.2022 Do you have any of these symptoms? Fever or chills Cough Sore throat Runny nose... Shortness of breath Loss of taste or smell Get tested for coronavirus (COVID-19), even if your symptoms are mild. How to get tested: 1- Call your GP clinic for an assessment. Your doctor will give you instructions on what to do next. This may include having a swab test in your car or you may be provided with a referral (specimen collection request form) to attend a drive-through testing clinic. OR 2- Visit a dedicated COVID-19 or Respiratory Clinic to be assessed and tested. Some clinics require you to call ahead and make a booking. For more information on how and where to get tested, visit: https://bit.ly/35yjnYv Remember, in an emergency always call Triple Zero (000).

22.01.2022 Please stay home this Easter and school holidays. Easter is a special time for many South Australians, providing us all with a chance to spend time with our lo...ved ones or enjoy a long weekend camping before winter starts. But the coronavirus outbreak means this years Easter break will look a little different for us all. While we have to change our plans, you can still spend quality time with your loved ones. Staying at home will reduce the chances of you and your family becoming sick, or causing others to become sick. Cancelling holiday plans is always upsetting, but it is a vital step in protecting everyone, including our regional communities and their health resources. While family get-togethers, parties and BBQs are usually a great way to spend the long weekend, this year its important that everyone continues to practise social distancing. You should avoid spending time with anyone outside your immediate family and follow the state rules on indoor and outdoor gatherings. There are still lots of ways you can celebrate the holiday, and this can be especially important during these worrying times. Special meals, Easter egg hunts and camping in your backyard are just some of the ways you can keep entertained and there is no limit on the amount of hot cross buns you can eat. Even during the holidays, its important we all work together to stop the spread of the virus for the sake of everyone in our community.

22.01.2022 Weve reached a huge milestone, South Australia! 7 days with 0 new COVID-19 cases! Lets not undo all the good. ... Keep playing your part to stop the spread: Download the COVIDSafe app Keep practising good hygiene Stay 1.5 metres away from others Learn more: https://bit.ly/35h1gG5

21.01.2022 From 7 Aug 2020, it will be mandatory for children attending an early childhood service to be up-to-date with vaccinations. Parents are required to provide appr...oved immunisation records upon enrolment, and at other specific ages throughout the childs attendance at: childcare centres family day care pre-schools kindergartens early learning centres Early childhood services are also required to keep a copy of all approved immunisation records for the duration a child is enrolled in their service. Retaining immunisation records onsite will enable a faster response time during a vaccine preventable disease outbreak, and help protect vulnerable children. An approved immunisation record is a childs immunisation history statement from the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR): https://bit.ly/31tPvw9 Check the AIR to see your childs records, and talk to your immunisation provider to ensure your child is fully immunised. Read through our parent and carer FAQs here: https://bit.ly/2ZjseKV

21.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 17 November 2020 (7.35pm ) New locations added If you visited any of the below locations during the listed times, you do not need t...o self-quarantine. Monitor yourself for symptoms. You only need to get tested if you have symptoms. ADELAIDE Bensons Radiology, 3/18 North Terrace Friday 13 November 8.30am 8.45am Bus 502 - Bus Stop H2 On Grenfell Street Friday 13 November 9.00am 9.30am Bus (GA1/GA2/GA3) from bus stop near train station Wednesday 11 November 3.40pm 4.38pm GEPPS CROSS Stratco, 59 Port Wakefield Rd Saturday 14 November 12.45pm 1.25pm ELIZABETH Elizabeth Shopping Centre Wednesday 11 November 10.00am 10.45am GLENGOWRIE Morphett Arms Hotel, 138 Morphett Rd Friday 13 November 5.00pm 10.00pm HENDON Prime Liquidators, 6 Philips Cres Saturday 14 November 12.00pm 12.30pm PARA HILLS 502x Bus - Stop 39 On Bridge Road to Stop S1 On Grenfell Street Friday 13 November 7.45am 8.15am PORT ADELAIDE Funk Coffee, T15/200-220 Commercial Rd Saturday 14 November 5.00pm 5.15pm Hungry Jacks, 321 Commercial Rd Port Adelaide Between 7.30pm Friday 13 November 2.30am Saturday 14 November ROSEWATER United Petrol Station, 128 Grand Junction Rd Friday 13 November approximately 3pm Foodland, 144 Grand Junction Rd Thursday 12 November 7.45 pm (approximately 5 minutes) SALISBURY DOWNS Hollywood Fresh Fruit Shop, Hollywood Plaza Saturday 14 November 10.00am 11.00am SOMERTON PARK Eblen Collision Repair, 240 Brighton Road Thursday 12 November 8.00am 4.30pm Friday 13 November 8.00am 4.30pm ST CLAIR Coles, Cheltenham Parade Friday 13 November 4.00pm 4.20pm WESTLAKES Westlakes Shopping Centre (Kmart, San Churros, NK Fashion, Coles) Sunday 15 November 1.45pm 3.45pm 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

20.01.2022 You might be living with someone who is in self-isolation/self-quarantine because they have: returned from overseas/interstate travel been in close contact ...with a confirmed case You do not have to self-isolate, but you must carefully follow the instructions for living with someone in self-isolation/self-quarantine. However, if you develop symptoms and are suspected to have COVID-19, you will be classified as close contact and will then need to be isolated. If you live with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, you must self-isolate immediately. Follow the self-isolation/self-quarantine advice on our website: https://bit.ly/3aH7uku

20.01.2022 An update has been made to the public activity restrictions in South Australia. The Emergency Management (Public Activities No 13) (COVID-19) Direction 2020 has... been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Public Activities No 14) (COVID-19) Direction 2020. This new Direction comes into effect as of 12:01am Tuesday 1 December 2020. The new Direction provides an update to density requirements, gathering provisions, requirements for fixed seating venues, the COVID-SAfe Check in & mask requirements for health services. . DENSITY REQUIREMENTS The following density requirements apply: Indoor Place (other than a private function)- 1 person per 4sqm Outdoor Place- 1 person per 2sqm People must use their best endeavours to implement physical distancing and remain 1.5m from people they do not know. Note- The occupier/owner of a place must calculate the density requirements based on the space available for members of the public to use for the defined activity (not including bathrooms etc). This does not include staff areas and staff who are working are not calculated in the capacity number. . GATHERING PROVISIONS The following gathering provisions apply: Private function (including wedding and funerals)- 150 people max 1 person per 2 sqm Private residence- 10 people per house (unless more than 10 people permanently reside at the residence) Private place- 150 people max Holiday accommodation- The maximum number of people permitted to sleep at the place as set by the accommodation provider Caravan park or camping ground- 6 people max per site and no more than 6 visitors. Children under the age of 16 are not included. Note- Children and infants of any age are counted in the above gathering and density provisions, other than at caravan parks where children under the age of 16 are not included. . CONSUMPTION OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES Food and beverages which are served for consumption at venues (including pubs, cafes, clubs, restaurants, wineries, etc.) must be consumed whilst seated when indoors. Food and beverages can be consumed whilst standing or seated when outdoors. Communal food and beverages are not permitted. If people are sitting at a bar there must be no food preparation taking place. . PRIVATE FUNCTIONS (INCLUDING WEDDINGS/FUNERALS) Private functions include weddings, funerals, parties or any other function which is by invite only that is held at licensed premises. The function must be in a designated area which has no public access and where possible separate bathroom facilities from the rest of the venue. Guests must use their best endeavours to remain segregated from other patrons at the premises. The maximum number of people permitted is 150 people and the density provision of 1 person per 2sqm applies regardless of whether the function is indoors or outdoors. Food and beverages must have no shared utensils but can be consumed while standing. Dancing is also permitted. . CINEMA, THEATRE & OTHER FIXED SEATING VENUES Any indoor cinema, theatre or any other place where the activity includes a fixed seating must implement a ‘checkerboard’ seating arrangement and must not have over 50% of their standard capacity in patrons. . FITNESS, RECREATION ACTIVITIES & SPORT Fitness, recreation activities & sport can resume. Swimming or other activities at swimming pools used by the public are permitted to operate providing there are no more than 50 people in a pool at any one time. . COVID-SAFE CHECK IN Any operation with a COVID Safe Plan must also use an approved contact tracing system which includes the COVID-SAfe Check in, Scan Tek or any other electronic platform which is approved by the state coordinator. Those who have a COVID Safe Plan will be issued with a QR code which will be attached to the approved plan & must be displayed in the premises/business/venue. A person who participates in a defined public activity or who enters a venue must upload their relevant contact details. If the system is not working or the person is unable to upload their details they must provide their details to the venue operator & these details must be retained. A reminder that all defined public activities (other than home health services) must have a COVID Safe Plan which can be completed here: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au This is the responsibility of the person who has care and control of the place or where the place is used by several people the owner/primary caretaker must ensure these systems are in place. *****NOTE***** The SA Health requirement for the Health Services Sector to generate COVID Safe Plans with QR codes is a new and significant change for a large group of organisations; Given this cohort has not previously been required to have COVID safe plans a period of 72 hours is being provided to allow SA Health the opportunity to further communicate with the Sector & allow organisations go online and generate COVID safe plans with associated QR codes. During this period enforcement action will not be taken, but all business must implement the requirements as soon as possible, & within the 72 hour grace period. . HEALTH CARE, RESIDENTIAL CARE, DISABILITY SUPPORT & AGED CARE SERVICES Masks must be worn in defined health care, residential care, disability support or aged are services. A full list of these services can be found in Schedule 2 of the Direction: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-/public-activities A single use surgical mask which covers the nose & mouth must be worn by all people including: care providers, patients, clients, residents, admin & other staff, employees, visitors, students, contractors & any other person when they are in the presence of other people. Note- 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. . PERSONAL CARE ACTIVITIES People providing personal care services must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) if they are providing these services at hairdressers, barbershops, beauty and nail salons, tattoo parlours, wellness centres/day spas/massage parlours, saunas/bathhouses and any other place which beauty therapy/tanning/waxing/piercing/body modification takes place. . INDOOR PLAY CENTRES, AMUSEMENT PARKS & ARCADES Indoor play centres, amusement parks and arcades are not permitted to open. These facilities must remain closed & must not allow any member of the public to enter the facilities. . COVID MANAGEMENT PLANS A SA Health approved COVID Management plan is required where more than 1000 people are expected to attend, or to operate a night club at relevant licensed premises. . COVID MARSHAL A reminder that a COVID Marshal is required for the onsite purchase & consumption of food or beverages, ceremonies, private function, supermarkets, hardware stores, distribution centres, gymnasiums and fitness centres, swimming pools used by the public, sporting clubs or any event with a COVID Management Plan. COVID Marshals are not permitted to undertake any other activities where there are more than 200 people. For more information visit: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/business-and-/covid-marshals . FURTHER COVID-19 ADVICE The SA Government has released updated COVID-19 advice due to the Parafield cluster. Please note that the wearing of masks is recommended does not form part of the Direction. South Australian residents should wear a mask when physical distancing of 1.5m cannot be observed, e.g. on public transport. It is acknowledged how broad these restrictions are, 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

19.01.2022 If you are more at risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19, it is important that you continue to take extra precautions to protect yourself: Maintai...n good hygiene and physical distancing (keeping 1.5 metres distance from others where possible) Stay at home as much as possible (unless to seek medical care). Avoid non-essential travel. Have your groceries, medications and other essentials delivered to your home. Download the COVIDSafe app to your smartphone for when you must go out (for older people, the Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line can help with this:1800 171 866). Seek the advice from your GP about a health action plan that is right for you, given your personal circumstances, your immune system you and medications. See more

19.01.2022 IMPORTANT COVID-19 TESTING INFORMATION People who are not required to get a test and people who do not have symptoms are asked to not attend COVID-19 testin...g sites. Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing to find out if you are impacted by the Parafield Cluster AND are required to get tested. Please be prepared for extended waiting times. We are working hard to open new clinics, extend operating hours and put on more staff. If you need to get tested: Please be patient with staff who are working hard to organise logistics and collect samples. Be prepared for delays by bringing water and snacks. If you are attending a walk-in site, bring sun protection (sunscreen, hat, umbrella) and a chair. Keep 1.5 metres between yourself and others in line and wear a mask if possible. You may wish to take someone with you to hold your place in line if you need to go to the bathroom. Motorists are reminded to not queue across intersections, ensure that you leave enough distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you, drive slowly through the testing sites and ensure you have enough fuel if waiting in line at a drive-through clinic. After your test: Go straight home. Avoid contact with other people. Stay in self-isolation until you receive a negative test result (in certain cases you may be required to remain in self-isolation or self-quarantine if directed to do so by SA Health or SA Police, even if you receive a negative test result). Information on how to self-isolate/self-quarantine: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidisoadvice If you are well but worried, contact the SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line on 1800 632 753

18.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 29 November 2020 (12.00pm) Monitor your symptoms If you visited any of the below locations during the listed times, you do not need... to self-quarantine. Monitor yourself for symptoms. Seek testing immediately if symptoms develop. Anaconda, Mile End Homemaker Centre - Sunday 22 November 12.55pm to 1.05pm Boost Juice, Shop 31A Jetty Road, Glenelg - Sunday 22 November 3.20pm to 3.30pm Guzman y Gomez, 130-136 Anzac Hwy, Glandore - Sunday 22 November 2.45pm to 2.50pm On The Run, 79/81 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton - Sunday 22 November 12.05pm to 12.15pm 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

18.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 17 November 2020 (8.40pm) Advice has been issued for the following locations: Thomas More College Roma Mitchell Secondary College... Mawson Lakes School and Preschool Holy Family Catholic School Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Parafield Gardens Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing to read the specific quarantine and testing advice for each site.

16.01.2022 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY all people entering South Australia must isolate for 14-days from their arrival. This applies to South Australians, other Australians and ...other travellers, and will be supported by border control from Tuesday 24 March at 4pm. Exemptions will apply for essential transport including health and medical supplies, health personnel and patients, food and commercial supply chains (i.e. the carrying of goods), healthcare workers, near border interactions, travel of a relative/carer of a dependant individual, and for emergency services. Other travellers (for example fly-in-fly-out workers in the mining industry or national level sporting teams) could be exempt from this provision provided they had approved disease control mechanisms in place. The criteria for testing for COVID-19 has been expanded in South Australia from today to include anyone who has travelled from interstate in the last seven days and have new respiratory symptoms. Please only present for testing if you fulfill the criteria: You have travelled overseas in the past 14 days AND have symptoms. You have travelled interstate in the past 7 days AND have new respiratory symptoms. You have been in contact with a confirmed case AND have symptoms. You are a healthcare worker with direct patient contact AND have a fever (37.5) AND an acute respiratory infection (e.g. shortness of breath, cough, sore throat). South Australia Police will continue to conduct random checks to ensure those required to self-isolate are doing so. More information: https://bit.ly/2vESNiK Self-isolation and quarantine: https://bit.ly/2xWFVoV

16.01.2022 NSW Health is alerting the public to the following locations visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates As... outlined today, three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in South West Sydney. All three cases are under investigation, with contact tracing underway. People who attended the Fitness First Carlingford Pilates Class on Saturday 3 October from 8:15 am to 9:15 am are considered close contacts and must immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days since they were there, and stay isolated for the entire period, even if a negative test result is received. NSW Health is directly contacting those who attended. NSW Health is assessing potential exposure to COVID-19 of people who attended several other venues. Anyone who attended the following venues is considered casual contacts and should immediately isolate and get tested even if they develop the slightest symptoms of COVID-19. Friday 2 October: Kmart, Narellan Town Centre, Narellan 6 pm to 7 pm Saturday 3 October: Fitness First, Carlingford (all attendees other than those in the pilates class notified above): 8 to 9:15am Sunday 4 October: Penrith Homemaker Centre, Penrith 11 am to 1 pm Sunday 4 October: Guzman y Gomez, Penrith 1:30 pm to 2 pm Sunday 4 October: Home Co, Penrith 2 pm to 2:30 pm Monday 5 October: Westfield Parramatta 9:30 am to 11 am Monday 5 October: Castle Towers Shopping Centre, Castle Hill 12 pm to 1 pm Testing numbers have dropped recently, which is a concern. NSW Health renews its call for increased testing across Sydney, even if you have the mildest of symptoms like a runny nose or scratchy throat, cough, fever or other symptoms that could be COVID-19. This is especially important for people across West and South West Sydney with these new cases and after the state’s sewage surveillance program detected fragments of the virus at the North Richmond and West Camden treatment plants. COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics, or call your GP.

16.01.2022 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

16.01.2022 [Update to public activity restrictions in South Australia from 29 July] . 1 Maximum capacity requirements Gatherings of more than 50 people at a residenti...al premises are now defined as a prohibited gathering. A person must not allow, organise a prohibited gathering at a residential premises. . 2 Weddings including ceremonies and receptions This is only permitted where the number of people attending do not exceed 100 and contact tracing is conducted, regardless of the venue. If at a residential premises it is a maximum of 50 people. . 3 Funerals including a wake This is only permitted where the number of people attending do not exceed 100 and contact tracing is conducted, regardless of the venue. If at a residential premises it is a maximum of 50 people. . More information is available in the FAQs: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/recovery See more

15.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 17 November 2020 (11.57pm) Anyone who visited or got takeaway (including delivery) from the Woodville Pizza Bar, 58 Woodville Road, Wo...odville on 6 16 November must immediately self-quarantine for 14 days. This includes people who live with you. People who visited across this period should seek testing as soon as possible. They must go directly to the testing location, wear a mask and alert the staff that they have visited the pizza bar. This is a high risk location due to a link with positive cases. 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

15.01.2022 Many GPs in South Australia are concerned about the impact of COVID-19 and isolation on chronic health conditions. Dr Emily Kirkpatrick, SA Healths GP Liaison..., is one of those GPs and she has a message for all South Australians. Speak to your doctor about whether you can have your regular check-ups through telehealth or over the phone. If you have a health condition, it is especially important that you stay connected to your doctor. Speak to your local GP about developing an action plan that will help you manage your condition if you get sick. Pharmacists can also give advice for colds and flu like symptoms. #KeepWellKeepConnected with your GP or health care provider. www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/keepingwell

15.01.2022 Its normal to feel stress and worry when there is a health event, like COVID-19, happening in the community. This can affect any person who is concerned about... the infection, with more specific concerns arising for those being tested, those in quarantine and those who have received a diagnosis. Most people will manage with the support of family and friends, but others may need some extra help to keep things on track. South Australians who are feeling overwhelmed, distressed or needing some additional mental health support in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic can now call our SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line on 1800 632 753 that includes support over phone and video, and a call-back service. For more info about mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit: https://buff.ly/2QWMf6E We are all in this together

14.01.2022 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

14.01.2022 Unsure if you need to be in self-isolation? Unsure if you should be getting tested for COVID-19? Learn what you need to do if: youve returned from overseas... youve returned from interstate youve been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case youre a healthcare worker who is feeling unwell you do not meet the criteria above, but are feeling unwell you are feeling worried but well Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID2019 for more information. [Advice updated 23 March 2020]

14.01.2022 [HEALTH ALERT] There is a significantly higher risk of COVID-19 in South Australia due to the current outbreak in Victoria. So what can you do to help stop... the spread? 1If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild, you need to get tested as soon as possible. 2If you know someone with symptoms of COVID-19, kindly encourage them to seek testing. Once you get a test, please return home immediately and wait for your results. If you receive a negative test result, you should still stay at home and not attend work, or school/childcare until you are feeling well again. Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting or call the COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 to find a testing location.

14.01.2022 Thank you to our amazing nurses for all the work you do in keeping us safe. You work hard every day to deliver quality care to our community and we thank you.

11.01.2022 For the latest information and alerts on COVID-19, refer to these trusted sources below.

11.01.2022 To ensure everyone stays healthy during the pandemic, it is essential people still attend important medical appointments to manage their health conditions. Whet...her you have a chronic health condition or an acute illness, GP practices and Emergency Departments are safe to attend and are still open for those seeking medical help when they need it. Those with chronic conditions should maintain contact with their GP, even if its just for a phone consult If you are concerned about exposure to COVID-19, speak with your healthcare provider about the options available to you, which may include telehealth appointments or home visits. Keep well and keep connected with your GP or treating clinician. www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/keepingwell

10.01.2022 Face to face consultations are now available, if required, but we would prefer consultations to be conducted by phone. Please note that social distancing cannot be observed during face to face consultations. Masks WILL be required to be worn. Unfortunately, we will not be seeing anybody if they choose not to wear a mask unless medically exempt. We encourage you to supply and wear your own mask prior to your consultation.

10.01.2022 Wearing a face mask provides an additional physical barrier, and helps to slow the spread of COVID-19. . How to put a mask on: 1 Wash and dry (or sanitis...e) your hands. 2 Take your clean, unused mask by the ear loops or strings. 3 Put them over your ears or tie them behind your head. 4 Make sure your mask is completely covering your nose, mouth and chin. . Don’t touch or adjust the front of your mask 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. . How to take a mask off: 1 Wash and dry (or sanitise) your hands. 2 Do not touch the front of your mask while removing it. Use only the ear loops or strings. 3 Store cloth face masks in a plastic bag until you have an opportunity to wash them. When disposing single-use surgical face masks, place in a bag or lined bin. Do not put masks into the recycling bin. 4 Wash and dry (or sanitise) your hands. . To learn more about face masks: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks

10.01.2022 Update: three positive cases in Mitcham, Hallam and Mentone. Each case are self-isolating at home and are being supported and monitored. Extensive contact traci...ng is underway and as a result there are currently more than 40 primary close contacts that are being supported to isolate immediately. If you attended any of the exposure sites at the times listed, please get tested: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19

09.01.2022 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

09.01.2022 We have been instructed that our COVID Safe plan must include a contact tracing system, such as the COVID Safe Check-In. We will be implementing this as of tomorrow, 1 December 2020. All people (including patients, patient’s family members and contractors) are required to wear single use surgical masks when on healthcare sites. Cloth masks are not sufficient for healthcare settings. We ask that you provide your own mask if possible, our supply is limited due to the demand. You can download a QR App or the mySA Gov App from the App Store or Google Play.

08.01.2022 Thousands of South Australians are getting tested for COVID-19 due to cold and flu-like symptoms, so we wanted to remind everyone about the simple ways you can ...take care of yourself at home while you recover. Cold and flu self-care kit: Paracetamol (for the relief of pain and fever) Water (stay hydrated!) Tissues (to cover coughs and sneezes) Hand soap or sanitiser (for cleaning your hands after blowing your nose or sneezing) Bed or couch (because rest, rest, rest, and more rest.) Your favourite series (when all you have energy for is binge watching TV). See your doctor if your condition worsens or youre concerned. Those with moderate or severe illness, chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and young children may benefit from specific antiviral medication if they are experiencing flu-like illness and should see their GP.

08.01.2022 The coronavirus outbreak means this years Easter break will look a little different for us all. While we have to change our plans, you can still spend quality ...time with your loved ones in your immediate family just make sure to follow the state rules on indoor and outdoor gatherings. As hard as these times may be, we will always remember them, so it is especially important to make good memories. Check out our Easter break bingo board for things to do during the holiday.

08.01.2022 Our eyes, nose and mouth are key gateways for bacteria and viruses to enter and exit our bodies. Keeping your hands away from your face may be a challenging hab...it to break, but its important to minimise how often you do it to stop the spread of COVID-19 and other germs. Reduce your risk by: Making sure your hands are clean by frequently washing them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Occuping your hands with something else: you can rest them on your thighs, rub your fingertips together, or fiddle with a pen. Asking friends and family to point out each time they see you touch your faceand offer to do the same for themto make you a little more aware of just how often you do it. Learn more at www.stopthespread.sa.gov.au

07.01.2022 South Australians following advice on self-isolation/self-quarantine and social distancing are all playing their part in stopping the spread of COVID-19. The t...erms self-isolation and self-quarantine mean you cannot leave your house and have contact with others. This ONLY applies to the people who have: come home from travelling overseas or interstate come into close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 tested positive for COVID-19 If you dont fall into the above categories, then you should be practicing social distancing. Social distancing is taking measures to ensure you have less close contact between you and other people while out in the community, at home, and in the workplace. When social distancing, you can still go out for essentials, such as: shopping for food exercising in a public space such as a park, avoiding crowded areas and close contact with others medical needs providing care or support to another individual in a place other than your home going to work if youre in a job where you cant work from home. As always, if youre feeling unwell, please stay home until youre better. Learn more: www.stopthespread.sa.gov.au

07.01.2022 As restrictions ease, keeping your distance from others where possible is more important than ever. We dont want any new cases here, so lets make sure we don...t become complacent. Keep playing your part to stop the spread: practice good hand hygiene get tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms stay home when youre unwell download the COVIDSafe app Lets not undo all the good.

06.01.2022 Even though we are seeing low numbers of new daily COVID-19 cases, social distancing recommendations have not changed. If youre not chillin at home, then ther...e are only four reasons why you should be out: 1 shopping for essentials 2 accessing medical care 3 exercising 4 travelling to and from work or education Keep at least 1.5 metres from others if you must leave your house for any of these reasons. Keep up the fantastic work South Australia!

06.01.2022 SA Health are sending text alert messages to people who have entered South Australia from Victoria since the border restrictions changed on 9 July. These mess...ages advise people to get tested in the first 24 hours and on day 12 of their 14 day self-quarantine period. These messages will be sent daily to SA residents who have returned from Victoria and are self-quarantining. Some essential travellers crossing the border will have received the text alert, however, essential travellers only need to be tested if symptoms develop (even if symptoms are very mild). There is a higher risk of COVID-19 in South Australia because of the current outbreak in Victoria, so its important that anyone who develops symptoms of COVID-19 seeks testing immediately: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

06.01.2022 0. Nil. Zero. Zilch. Nada.... Nought. We have 0 known active COVID-19 cases in South Australia. Were doing great SA, but we must not be complacent. There is a risk of new cases from people arriving from other states and territories. Our state still has tight border restrictions, but people can arrive in SA (and quarantine for 14 days) or certain essential travellers can get an exemption (e.g. emergency services, compassionate reasons, transport and freight services). More than 33,300 people have arrived in SA since border restrictions were introduced. Important reminder for all South Australians: Keep 1.5 metres distance from others. Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms, even if mild. Download the COVIDSafe app. Practice good hygiene. Keep working from home (if possible).

06.01.2022 Private Health companies WILL now provide a benefit for Online Physio consults. Exactly the same as standard physio, we cant tell you exactly how much they wil...l cover you for, so perhaps give your private health company a call to find out. Online consults are quickly becoming the new norm. Book online or give us a call to book in at our special introductory price of $40 for 30 minutes. On another note - it clearly takes a pandemic for me to become active on Facebook again, this is what happens when I have extra time on my (repetitively sanitised) hands!

06.01.2022 Travel between South Australia and New South Wales South Australia Police and SA Health are monitoring closely the situation in New South Wales with an increas...ed number of COVID-19 cases being reported today. The continued spread of cases in New South Wales is of particular concern. This situation is volatile and changing rapidly, the South Australia State Coordinator Grant Stevens strongly urges all people from South Australia contemplating or intending to travel to New South Wales today; or in the coming days, to very seriously consider whether that travel is essential. Further, those people who are holidaying or travelling in New South Wales should consider returning to South Australia as soon as possible. The situation will be closely monitored overnight and reviewed again tomorrow morning. South Australia Police continue to have a presence on the New South Wales border to ensure all people entering the state from New South Wales have submitted a cross border travel application. This will ensure a record is maintained of those people entering the state, so if there is another outbreak, they can be contacted. For more information about other restrictions, go to covid-19.sa.gov.au/ or call the COVID Information Line 1800 253 787.

06.01.2022 While restrictions in South Australia have very much relaxed, we are still implementing several preventative measures to minimise the risk and ensure the health and safety of all patients, visitors and staff. We are offering face-to-face appointments however we are trying to reduce face to face contact as much as possible. Telephone and video consultations are available. Mandatory health and travel checks prior to entering our buildings are still being carried out. We will co...ntinue to observe social distancing and limit the number of patients in our waiting room. When making your appointment please advise us if you have symptoms of the flu, a cold, or another virus so that an appropriate safe review can be arranged. Symptoms include: headache,cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose OR fever OR history of fever or chill in the absence of an alternative diagnosis OR acute unexplained loss of smell or altered sense of taste OR new onset of clinical symptom compatible with COVID-19 OR If you have travelled from Victoria within the past 14 days, please arrange to have a COVID-19 test. To stop the spread of COVID-19 people with even mild symptoms of respiratory infection should get tested. When attending for treatment, please follow the instructions you are given. This could include wearing a mask provided, sanitising your hands when arriving and entering through a separate area. Please be assured that our clinic is COVID-19 safe. We remain prepared to transition back to only telehealth consulting should COVID-19 threat levels increase.

05.01.2022 You might be in self-quarantine or self-isolation for 14 days because you: have returned from overseas/interstate travel have been in close contact with a con...firmed case have tested positive for COVID-19 If this is you, there are things you can and cant do. If you do not self-isolate yourself correctly, you are putting others at risk. For more advice on staying home the right way, visit: www.bit.ly/2wLCgKt

04.01.2022 Have you been in Victoria in the past 14 days? [GET TESTED] Get tested if you have any symptoms, even if mild, or if you have been in contact with someon...e with symptoms. You can also get tested even if you dont have any symptoms, if you are concerned. Find where to get tested: https://bit.ly/2ZPth5A [SELF-QUARANTINE] You must self-quarantine for 14 days. If you live with other people, you must stay in your own dedicated room and avoid contact with others (unless they are also quarantining with you, or you need to care for them, or they care for you). Otherwise, you may need to make arrangements for yourself, or other household members, to stay somewhere else to ensure you can quarantine safely. You must stay in self-quarantine for the full 14 days, even if you test negative. These measures are essential to protect our community and reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. If you travel from Victoria as an essential traveller, you must wear PPE in the SA community while undertaking your essential work. You must quarantine at all other times. If you develop any symptoms of COVID-19, please seek testing. More information about self-quarantine for people arriving from Victoria: https://bit.ly/3iMWMgP

03.01.2022 The soap you use does not have to be antibacterial. Regular soap will protect you if you wash your hands properly. COVID-19, like many other viruses, is he...ld together by a lipid (fatty) membrane. Washing with soap will remove the fat that sits around the virus particles and destroy it. How to wash your hands properly: Use soap and running water wet hands thoroughly and lather with soap (any soap!) rub hands together for 20 seconds as you wash them, creating a good lather pay attention to the backs of hands, wrists, between fingers and under fingernails rinse hands well under running water dry hands with a single use disposable paper towel or a clean towel. *When you cannot access soap and water, or your hands arent visibly soiled, you can use alcohol based sanitiser. Learn more: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/washwipecover

02.01.2022 Please stay at HOME!! (please click below)...

02.01.2022 Are you finding it difficult talking to your child about the coronavirus? Its normal to be feeling anxious at these times and its natural for children to p...ick up on our feelings and emotions. Children may need extra attention and reassurance and it is important we ask them how they are feeling and clarify any misunderstandings. Weve developed an online booklet for young children you can read together that explains what the coronavirus is and how we can stop it from spreading. Download it here: https://bit.ly/3aKRiPd

01.01.2022 What can we do to keep stopping the spread of COVID-19? Our Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier, explains how important it is to get tested a...nd stay at home if you have any of the following symptoms, even if the symptoms are very mild: - fever - cough - fatigue - sore throat - runny nose - shortness of breath - loss of taste or smell. It’s also VERY important to: - Practice good hand hygiene. - Keep 1.5 metres distance from others wherever and whenever possible.

01.01.2022 Updates have been made to the Cross Border Travel and Residential Aged Care Facilities Directions. These updates come into effect 12.01 am on Monday 21 December... 2020. The information in this update only highlights the key changes 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 State Coordinator and Police Commissioner Grant Stevens has announced important updates for people who have travelled to South Australia from High Community Transmission Zones (HCTZ) which are the Greater Sydney Region in New South Wales (as defined by the Greater Sydney Commission Act 2015 NSW - excluding the Northern Beaches Council local government area); Central Coast local government area in New South Wales; and the City of Wollongong local government area in New South Wales. Relevant dates for these areas are mentioned below. For any person who has travelled to South Australia from a HCTZ on or after the relevant dates nominated below; and arrived before 12.01 am on Monday 21 December 2020, you must get a COVID-19 test immediately within 24 hours; then day 5; and then day 12. Any person who arrives in SA from a HCTZ after 12.01 am on Monday 21 December 2020 is required to self-quarantine for the remainder of a 14 day period commencing on the last day the person was present in the HCTZ and also must get a COVID-19 test immediately within 24 hours; then day 5; and then day 12. You may quarantine at a suitable location where you can be isolated. This requires complete separation from others in the household and if this is not suitable, then accommodation can be provided in an authorised medi-hotel. It is important that anyone travelling from New South Wales reads the following information. Please note that the below release contains much of the same information with the updated details for a holistic view. Cross Border Travel Direction No 25 The changes are as follow: A Prohibited Location is the Northern Beaches Council local government area in New South Wales. The high community transmission zone is comprised of the following the Greater Sydney Region in New South Wales, as defined by the Greater Sydney Commission Act 2015 (NSW)(excluding the Northern Beaches Council local government area); the Central Coast local government area in New South Wales; the City of Wollongong local government area in New South Wales; High community transmission zone arrival means a person who was physically present in the Greater Sydney Region in New South Wales, as defined by the Greater Sydney Commission Act 2015 (NSW)(excluding the Northern Beaches Council local government area) on or after 11 December 2020; who was physically present in the Central Coast local government area in New South Wales on or after 20 December 2020; who was physically present in the City of Wollongong local government area in New South Wales on or after 20 December 2020; The following class of persons are excluded from the high community transmission zone arrival definition: a person travelling in transit through Sydney Airport for no longer than 2 hours, and wearing a face mask for the entirety of the time they are in transit; or an overseas arrival who having completed 14 days of quarantine, travels directly to Sydney Airport in a vehicle, is physically present at Sydney Airport for no longer than 2 hours, and is wearing a face mask for the entirety of the time they are present at Sydney Airport. Entry by persons who have been present in a prohibited location is prohibited A person who has been physically present at a prohibited location at any time on or after the relevant date is prohibited from entering South Australia. Directions from an authorised officer If a person was physically present at a prohibited location on or after the relevant date, returned to South Australia prior to the commencement of this direction, upon their arrival in South Australia was given a specific direction regarding quarantine by an authorised officer, that person is to continue to comply with the specific direction, until otherwise subsequently given any further direction by an authorised officer. Residential Aged Care Facilities Direction No 20 The Residential Aged Care Facilities No 20 Direction came into effect as of 12.01 am on Monday 21 December 2020. The key change to the Residential Aged Care Facilities Direction is: High Community Transmission Zones expanded to: o the Greater Sydney Region in New South Wales, as defined by the Greater Sydney Commission Act 2015 (NSW)(excluding the Northern Beaches Council local government area); o the Central Coast local government area in New South Wales; o the City of Wollongong local government area in New South Wales. People from these areas are not permitted to enter an aged care facility. The Emergency Management (Cross Border Travel No 24) (COVID-19) Direction 2020 has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Cross Border Travel No 25)(COVID-19) Direction 2020. The Emergency Management (Residential Aged Care Facilities No 19)(COVID-19) Direction has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Residential Aged Care Facilities No 20)(COVID-19) Direction. As stated earlier 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. Other existing requirements remain. 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