Information for Residents and Visitors to the Alpine Shire
If you are feeling unwell
- If you have any of the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), however mild, you should seek advice and get tested.
- The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, loss of sense of smell, headache, muscle soreness, nausea, vomiting & diarrhoea.
Where can I get tested?
- You must call ahead to book an appointment
- You will need to give your personal details and Medicare information over the phone
- You must stay in your car when you arrive for testing. You must turn off your car, turn off your air-conditioning and put the handbrake on.
- Children under 12 must have a referral from a GP to be tested.
- You must go home straight after your test and self-isolate while you wait for the results.
- For more information, read the factsheet for suspected cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) (Word). To get further advice, call the 24-hour coronavirus hotline 1800 675 398 or your general practitioner
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Name
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Contact
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COVID Testing (by appt only)
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Bright Hospital
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0429 399 328
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10.30am - 11.30am - Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri, Sat
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Bright Medical Centre
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5750 1000
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Telehealth consult only
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Myrtleford Hospital
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5751 9300
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2.30pm - 3.30pm - Mon, Wed, Fri
2.30pm - 3.30pm - weekends
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Standish Street Surgery
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5751 9900
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Yes
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Mt Beauty Hospital
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5754 3500
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2.00pm - 3.00pm - weekdays
11.30am - 12.30pm - weekends
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Mt Beauty Medical Centre
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5754 3400
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Yes
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Additional COVID-19 testing clinics are also available by appointment only at;
Waiting for test results
- You must self isolate whilst you are waiting for results to minimise the risk of transmission.
- Results are usually back in 24-48 hours but can take up to 5 days
- Do not go to public places, this includes the supermarket, pharmacy, coffee shops or out for dinner
- Please read the following information from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) about what to do.
► DHHS - Factsheet – suspected case (Word)
► DHHS - Infomation about quarantine and self-isolation (external link)
Do not visit aged care or go out in public.
What should I do if I test positive to COVID-19
- Continue to self-isolate at home or where you are staying.
- You will be contacted by Alpine Health to monitor your health.
- If you are having serious symptoms you should call 000 straight away. This includes shortness of breath, difficulty breathing or chest pressure or pain. Tell the ambulance staff you have COVID-19.
- You may be transferred to the closest public Emergency Department in Wangaratta or Wodonga.