Patient Information

COVID-19 Information

• Symptom Checker – HealthDirect
• National Coronavirus Helpline. Phone 1800‑020‑080 for information on novel coronavirus, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Service NSW:
  • Homepage. Phone 13‑77‑88 for information on how to access community and government services if you need help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Service NSW Mobile App includes COVID-19 advice, support, and regular updates
• Where to get tested for novel coronavirus (COVID-19):
  • If you are severely unwell, go to your nearest hospital
  • NSW Health encourages all people with a fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, or other cold and flu like symptoms to be tested for COVID-19, even if these symptoms are very mild. You can be tested at:
    • Your GP. Please phone beforehand.
    • A COVID-19 Testing Centre or Respiratory Clinic.
• Australian Department of Health:
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) [printable resources]
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advice for Older People
  • Coronavirus Australia App – Apple App Store, Google Play
  • Coronavirus Australia WhatsApp Channel – iOS, Android (need to download app on device first)
  • COVIDSafe app – helps find close contacts of COVID-19 cases
  • COVID-19 Telehealth Services: Consumer Factsheet
• NSW Health – COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources
• HNE Health – Facebook [for the latest novel coronavirus information, updates, and videos from Hunter New England Local Health District]
• COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Translated Resources – Ethnolink Language Services
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) – HealthDirect