COVID-19

As we continue to live with COVID-19, there are important steps we can all take to help reduce the spread of the virus and protect ourselves and those who are most at risk.

The risk of catching or passing the infection to others is higher if you are not up to date with your vaccinations, when you are in close contact with the person infected with COVID-19, lack basic hygiene, or if you spend time in poorly ventilated or crowded indoor settings.

Bellarine Community Health  is a health care setting, so to minimise risk to staff and clients, you are required to wear a surgical mask when attending a clinical appointment at any of our sites.

All BCH staff are fully vaccinated and take all appropriate COVID safe precautions including practising good hygiene, using hand sanitiser, and physically distancing where possible.

BCH has a COVID Safe Plan in place. You can download a copy of the plan. COVID-19 Safe Plan.V12 February 2022.

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should get tested. If you test positive on a rapid antigen test, you must report your result and isolate for seven days.

For more information about COVID-19 visit the Victorian Government website www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au

For further information about vaccination please contact the Australian Government/Department of Health on 1800 020 080 or visit www.health.gov.au/covid19vaccines