Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing remains one of the best ways to keep people safe and stay open, so anyone in Gippsland with symptoms, no matter how mild, should get tested as soon as possible.
Details of Gippsland’s Respiratory Clinics are below. You can also check the DHHS website for information about testing facilities and exposure sites as well as the current levels of restrictions such as masks and limits on gatherings.
If you have even MILD symptoms you need to be tested without delay.
Symptomatic testing is for people who have symptoms such as fever or chills or a respiratory sickness (e.g. cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose or loss of smell.
Testing is recommended for people with onset of other clinical symptoms consistent with COVID-19: headache, muscle pain, stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea.
If in doubt, get tested and be sure to isolate until you receive a negative result.
People who do not have symptoms (asymptomatic) should not be tested except in special circumstances such as recovered cases wishing to return to work in a healthcare facility or aged care facility or when requested by the Department of Health as part of outbreak management or enhanced surveillance. This will usually occur in a hospital, Pop Up Clinic in a retail outlet or in work locations such as schools or an aged care facility.
If in doubt call the Coronavirus Hotline: 1800 675 398.
People wanting COVID-19 testing can visit any of these respiratory clinics across Gippsland. If your preferred clinic is full at your preferred time, try another. It’s important to be tested as quickly as possible and isolate until you receive a negative result. Many clinics offer both testing and vaccination so be sure that you are booking the service you need.
1800 675 398
97 Station Road, Foster
Monday to Thursday 9am-12.30pm
Friday 9am-2pm
Other testing facilities are also available (symptomatic and asymptomatic) at some hospitals and community health services including some outreach capacity. Further details on testing, including locations, can be found at: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/getting-tested-coronavirus-covid-19 or by calling the 24-hour coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.
Main office
11 Seymour Street, Traralgon, Gunaikurnai Country
13 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, Bunurong Country
119 Main Street, Bairnsdale, Gunaikurnai Country
Gippsland PHN is committed to providing inclusive services and work environments where people of all backgrounds, sexualities, genders, cultures, spiritual beliefs, age, bodies and abilities are valued, supported and celebrated.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners of country throughout Gippsland, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to elders both past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges Alfie Hudson for the healing circles artwork. Alfie is a Gunai Kurnai man and created this artwork which represents health professionals being committed to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for the best health outcomes.
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