With parts of Australia back in lockdown due to soaring coronavirus cases, you might be getting that 'here we go again' feeling. Here's a timely reminder of the symptoms to look out for, and how to know if you need a COVID-19 test.
About 80 per cent of people who get COVID-19 will recover without needing special treatment.Older people and those with underlying health problems such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and diabetes are more likely to develop serious illness.Health authorities recommend you seek medical attention right away if you have coronavirus symptoms.
The coronavirus health information hotline, 1800 020 080, operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and should be your first call. Hotline staff may advise you to go to one of the pop-up or drive-through clinics set up around the country, or to a clinic attached to a nearby hospital, or your GP., advising them of your symptoms, travel history and any recent close contact with someone who has COVID-19.Information about whether you need to self-isolate can be found on theIt's good to check sites like these regularly, as the information from authorities is being frequently updated as we learn more about the virus.
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