SA Health has issued an important update for COVID-19 testing in South Australia.
The recent COVID-19 outbreak has seen long line-ups for testing sites, with more than 595,000 tests having now been completed in South Australia.
SA Health has stated to only attend a COVID-19 testing site if you have COVID-19 symptoms, or have been instructed to get tested by SA Health.
Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing to find out if you are impacted by the Parafield Cluster and are required to get tested.
SA Health has also stated they are working to extend operating hours of clinics and put on more staff.
If you need to get tested:
- Please be patient with staff who are working hard to organise logistics and collect samples.
- Be prepared for delays by bringing water and snacks. If you are attending a walk-in site, bring sun protection (sunscreen, hat, umbrella) and a chair.
- Keep 1.5 metres between yourself and others in line and wear a mask if possible.
- Do not take other people with you to get tested, other than those you need to care for.
- Motorists are reminded to not queue across intersections, ensure that you leave enough distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you, drive slowly through the testing sites and ensure you have enough fuel if waiting in line at a drive-through clinic.
After your test:
- Go straight home. Avoid contact with other people.
- Stay in self-isolation until you receive a negative test result (in certain cases you may be required to remain in self-isolation or self-quarantine if directed to do so by SA Health or SA Police, even if you receive a negative test result).
Information on how to self-isolate or self-quarantine can be found here: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidisoadvice.
If you are well but worried, contact the SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line on 1800 632 753.
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