What to do if you get Covid
Knowing what to do if you test positive for COVID-19 will help you and your family get through it with less stress.
Department of Health guidelines require you to quarantine at home for 7 days.
People you live with or have spent more than four hours with at home must also quarantine for 7 days.
Tell friends and family you have spent time with recently, your employer and the school or day care centre your child attends that you have tested positive for COVID-19.
Explain you have spent time together and they should get tested.
They can access up to date information at the Coronavirus website.
Monitor your symptoms
If you are:
- feeling a little unwell but generally okay (able to walk around the house and do normal activities) rest, drink lots of water, eat healthily and keep taking your usual medications.
- feeling very unwell, tired and struggling to take care of yourself call your GP or Nurse-On-Call (1300 606 024) as soon as possible. They will advise you what to do.
- having difficulty breathing and cannot take care of yourself, call Triple Zero (000) and tell them you have COVID-19.
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Help is available
If you are isolating and in need of assistance due to COVID-19, we can help.
Call us on 9599 4444 to speak to one of our friendly team or email us at relief@bayside.vic.gov.au
Read more on what to do and information on financial and mental health help at the Coronavirus website.
