oronavirus update
Latest Update!
Please wear a mask!
See Information in the enclosed link
of VIC State Government , The Department of Health and Human Services:
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19
Due to the current global outbreak of respiratory illness caused by the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
If you have any of these symptoms:
Fever, shortness of breath, cough, runny nose, Loss of taste or smell sense
OR have had close contact with confirmed case or have returned from overseas in the past 14 days;
Please call the dedicated hotlines on 1800 675 398 or 1800 020 080.
Healthdirect Australia has developed a COVID-19 Symptom Checker – an online self-guided tool which lets people know if and when they need to seek medical help. Users may be advised to self-care at home or be re-directed to the right location to be further assessed, such as a COVID-19 clinic, a visit to a GP after calling ahead, attending an emergency department or calling triple zero (000). See:
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/symptom-checker/tool/basic-details
Otherwise, we recommend you contact the nearest Hospital's Screening Centre
and arrange to go there directly.
There is a dedicated screening clinc at the Alfred Hospital, Ph: 9076 2000
There are other screening clinics at:
Monash Clayton, 246 Clayton Rd. clayton Ph: 9594 6666
Royal Melbourne Hospital, 300 Grattan Street Parkville, Ph: (03) 9342 7000
Austin Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Northern Hospital, Sunshine Hospital
Following the RACGP guidelines, unfortunately our GPs will not treat or test patients suspected of COVID-19.
If you still prefer to make an appointment with one of our doctors, please call us first,
so that we are able to advise you of the best option prior to your arrival.
To protect the health and safety of others, please notify the receptionist immediately when you arrive,
and wear a face mask.
Please note that you may need to wait for your appointment in a separate room.
More information is on our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Elwood-Family-Clinic-381526245220925/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARCen1fIREvL36GWAOiKO0_GXYqdAH0htTI3QQddqBcJ0tEa6iaGS6551_56J2swCHNGFrRWDuANsYxf