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Here you will find the latest information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19). This is a rapidly changing situation, so please visit The Department of Health and Human Services website for up to date information.
Eastern Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
As per the Department of Health’s recent announcement, eligibility for COVID vaccination has now been extended to include everyone 12 years and over. Bookings can be made via the Department Hotline on 1800 675 398 or via the online booking portal
Eastern Health COVID-19 Screening Clinics
Our COVID-19 Screening Clinics are now closed.
Other COVID-19 testing options include:
Find a testing location
Visit the Victorian Government's Coronavirus website to find out where to get tested for COVID-19 in Victoria.
Get tested at home
If you cannot leave home due to mobility, disability or other reasons, you can arrange to get tested at home.
Call the Victorian Government's Coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 675 398 to find out if you are eligible for this service.
The Victorian Government's Coronavirus website has more information about the Call-to-Test service.
COVID-19 Test Results
At the moment we’re processing hundreds of tests per day as quickly and accurately as we can.
Currently, our COVID-19 test turn-around time is two-three days, with patients who test positive to COVID-19 being contacted via phone and negative results sent via text message. Please ensure your partner checks text messages from the last few days as the text would have come from an unfamiliar number. You can call our contact centre via 1300 342 255 if you wish to follow up after this time.
I think I might have Coronavirus (COVID-19), what should I do?
If you suspect you may have the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), please call the dedicated hotline on 1800 675 398. Keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.
You can use the My Emergency Dr app to speak to a doctor over video chat.
The My Emergency Dr App Clinic is free between the hours of 6pm - 8am for those living in the Eastern and North Eastern Melbourne.
If you have any of the symptoms (Fever, Breathing difficulties, Cough Sore throat, Fatigue or tiredness) and travelled overseas recently or been in close contact with someone who has coronavirus, you may need to visit the screening clinic closest to you for a medical examination.
Please call ahead before attending the emergency department so that staff can prepare for your arrival. Mention any symptoms, recent travel details, who you have contacted, or any other relevant information.
Eastern Health Update Regarding Face Masks
Eastern Health is committed to ensuring the safety of all patients, families, staff and community throughout the COVID 19 pandemic. Following careful monitoring of the rapidly changing environment and review of the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s guidance, the following steps are being implemented:
- All approved visitors entering an Eastern Health facility must wear a face covering upon entry. Eastern Health will supply face masks at the entrance to all our sites.
- All patients will be provided the option of wearing a face mask should they wish to. Eastern Health will provide face masks upon request.
- Eastern Health Staff will be provided the option of wearing a face mask – remember there is a friendly face behind the mask!
Eastern Health will continue to work with relevant experts and agencies to ensure that the health and wellbeing of our patients, families, staff and community is maintained to the highest level possible throughout this pandemic event. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we at Eastern Health work to care for our community during this extraordinary and unprecedented pandemic event.
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Eastern Health is committed to ensuring the communities we service receive care that is responsive to their cultural and language needs.
Eastern Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which its services operate, and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. Eastern Health is committed to achieving equality in health status between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-indigenous Australians.
Eastern Health strives to be an inclusive healthcare service.
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