Viral Illness; COVID-19 and Influenza

There are a number of things you can do to help protect yourself and the community from viral illnesses like COVID-19 and Influenza.
If you have cold/flu like symptoms, please stay home and test yourself. If you have COVID-19, please stay home until your symptoms resolve. This could take, on average, 5 - 10 days. Our doctor is happy to carry out a phone consultation. 
Wear a mask as necessary during your time in the GP, and kindly wash or sanitise your hands as required.

We hope to keep everyone safe and healthy as possible.
Thank you for your understanding.

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ALERT
Stay at home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call either the surgery on 90491 147,
or the Southern Cross Hospital 90812 222. Kindly remember to call in advance.

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COVID-19 Information

FOR MOST PEOPLE, GETTING COVID-19 WILL BE A MILD ILLNESS REQUIRING NO MEDICAL ATTENTION BUT OLDER PEOPLE AND PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC DISEASES MAY EXPERIENCE A MUCH MORE SERIOUS ILLNESS.

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For the latest up to date accurate COVID-19 medical information please visit the following Department of Health websites for general and mental health advice:

https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus/covid-19-coronavirus-latest-updates

Reduce the spread of the virus
•    Stay home and test yourself if you are unwell, wear a mask as needed. 
•    Hand washing: use soap and water or hand sanitiser, especially before eating or preparing food.
•    Avoid coughing or sneezing into your hand: use a tissue or your elbow and wash your hands afterwards.