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Managing COVID-19 at home

Most people who get COVID-19 can manage their symptoms at home – just like they do with a cold or flu. You could get a cough, runny nose or lose your sense of taste and smell.

It’s important to be ready – just in case. So here’s what you need to prepare a COVID-ready ‘kit’ for managing your symptoms at home.

  • You should ensure proper hygiene to slow the spread at home, stay in your room as much as possible and limit numbers in your house. And remember to rest if you need it. 

  • We need to keep our emergency departments and ambulance services free for those who really need them. Only call 000 if it is an emergency.  

    Find out more at https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/coronavirus 

    If you are feeling anxious, call one of our two Head to Health Hubs in Gippsland (Warragul and Sale) on 1800 595 212 for free advice and help.

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Please read this advice from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

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For more helpful information, go to:

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/managing-covid-19-at-home-resources-for-patients-and-healthcare-professionals

https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/managing-covid-19-home

Our locations

Main office

11 Seymour Street, Traralgon, Gunaikurnai Country

13 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, Bunurong Country

119 Main Street, Bairnsdale, Gunaikurnai Country

Call 03 5175 5444

Email
info@gphn.org.au

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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