What you need to know about Coronavirus

The World Health Organization has announced that COVID-19 is a pandemic. Find out how the Australian Government Department of health are monitoring and responding to the outbreak, how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Australia, and what to do if you have symptoms. We also report the latest official medical advice and case numbers.

Good hygiene is a great place to start in protecting yourself and others.

Everyone must practise good hygiene to protect against infection and prevent the virus spreading. Good hygiene includes:

• covering your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue
• disposing of tissues properly
• washing your hands often with soap and water, including before and after eating and after going to the toilet
• using alcohol-based hand sanitisers
• cleaning and disinfecting surfaces
• if you are sick, avoiding contact with others and staying more than 1.5 metres away from people

There has been a Coronavirus Health Information Line if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19). This line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Phone 1800 020 080

Learn more about protecting yourself and others by visiting https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-covid-19#protect-yourself-and-others

You can find further information, health alerts, news and media about the COVID-19 virus can be viewed on the below government websites:

https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert

https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-covid-19-news-and-media