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Feb 27 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
An outbreak of measles has been identified in VIC, after 2 new cases were reported who likely acquired their infection in metropolitan Melbourne.

These cases have had no history of overseas travel or known contact with other cases of measles.

More:
1/4🧵 go.vic.gov.au/41gEL1EA red graphic. Text reads: "Chief Health Officer Alert. Local outbreak of measles in Victoria. Two new cases who likely acquired their infection in metropolitan Melbourne. The cases were infectious at multiple locations around Melbourne & Greater Bendigo." These cases were infectious at multiple locations around Melbourne and Greater Bendigo.

People who have attended a listed exposure site during the specified dates and times should monitor for symptoms.

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Jan 8, 2022 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
If you have tested positive on a rapid antigen test, you need to treat this as an official result - because it is.

You must report your result, isolate immediately and follow your checklist. If you have symptoms or if you are a contact of someone with COVID-19, you are not recommended to get a PCR test to confirm a positive rapid antigen test result.

The test is very accurate in these conditions.
Jan 7, 2022 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Have you tested positive on a rapid antigen test? You are now required by law to report your positive result to the Department of Health.

Report by visiting coronavirus.vic.gov.au/report or calling 1800 675 398. For translations, call the hotline number and press 0. Image Reporting your positive Rapid Antigen Test result helps us understand how many cases of COVID-19 there are in Victoria.
Nov 29, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Even if you have very mild symptoms, the only way to know if you have COVID-19 is to get tested.

If you do have COVID-19, an early diagnosis can help with treatment and prevent the spread to other household members, friends or colleagues. There’s a testing centre near you. Plan your trip before you leave by checking coronavirus.vic.gov.au/where-get-test… for your closest testing centre, opening hours and wait times.
Nov 29, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Follow your COVID Checklist so you know what to do if you test positive for COVID-19: coronavirus.vic.gov.au/checklist ️️

Step 1: Make sure you're safe and supported. Help, money and food is available for you and your family. Step 2: You must quarantine at home for 10 days. Your household contacts must also quarantine at home (for 7 days if they are fully vaccinated and for 14 days if not fully vaccinated).
Nov 28, 2021 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
As of 11:59pm Saturday 27 November 2021, new measures are in place for overseas travellers, which are in line with settings in ACT and NSW. ◾ Arriving travellers who have been in one of nine countries in the past 14 days (Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, The Seychelles, and Zimbabwe) will be required to undertake 14 days’ hotel quarantine.
Nov 27, 2021 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
As of 11.59pm tonight, anyone arriving into Victoria who has been in one of the following southern African countries in the past 14 days will be required to undertake 14 days’ hotel quarantine. Image The countries are:
◾ Botswana
◾ Eswatini
◾ Lesotho
◾ Malawi
◾ Mozambique
◾ Namibia
◾ The Seychelles
◾ South Africa  
◾ Zimbabwe.
Nov 27, 2021 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Did you have your second COVID-19 vaccine dose six months ago or longer?

If so, and you’re aged 18 or over, you’re now eligible for a booster.

A booster dose helps strengthen your protection against COVID-19 and prevents waning immunity. Image This helps keep you and your loved ones safe, and lets you keep doing the things you love to do.

Most people will receive the Pfizer vaccine as their booster dose. You can safely get Pfizer regardless of which type of vaccine you received for your initial doses.
Nov 13, 2021 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Children and young people with COVID-19 are likely to experience mild symptoms, like fever and cough, or no symptoms at all.

If your child gets COVID-19, and you can care for them at home, follow this advice: ✔️ Give your child plenty of fluids to drink.
✔️ Encourage them to eat even if they don’t feel like it.
✔️ Ensure they get as much rest as much as possible.
Nov 12, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: coronavirus.vic.gov.au/victorian-coro…

#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData Our daily report now includes patients who remain in ICU as a result of COVID-19 but are no longer infected. These patients do not require the same infection control but are still factored into ICU capacity.
Nov 12, 2021 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Yes.

If your safety is at risk, you can leave home at any time during an emergency, such as flooding due to storms, even if you are isolating because you have COVID-19 or you are a close contact of someone who has COVID-19. If your power is out or you need food or other essential items, and it’s not an emergency, contact the Department of Health on 1800 675 398 or use the number you were given when you were contacted as a positive case or close contact.
Nov 11, 2021 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
There are new requirements for fully vaccinated international passengers and international aircrew workers arriving in Victoria. Image If you are fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, or you are medically exempt, remember to:
Oct 31, 2021 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Rapid antigen tests are available in stores from tomorrow.

You may have heard a bit about them, but here's everything you need to know: coronavirus.vic.gov.au/rapid-antigen-… 👉 Rapid antigen tests can only tell you if you are *likely* to have COVID-19. In Victoria, a standard (PCR) test at a testing centre is still needed to confirm if you have COVID-19.
Oct 30, 2021 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Congratulations, Victoria.

More than 80 per cent of us aged 16+ are now fully vaccinated and we thank each and every one of you for playing your part. Let’s keep encouraging those who are eligible to protect their family and community, so we can hit our next double dose milestone of 90 per cent of Victorians aged 12 and up.
Oct 30, 2021 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Some Victorians are still experiencing power outages after recent storms. If you are in this situation, here are a few things to think about ⬇️ ⚠️Electrical appliance safety
If you are experiencing interruptions to your power, turn off all electrical appliances (especially those that have heating elements) and unplug ‘surge-sensitive’ equipment such as computers.
Oct 30, 2021 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Our hospitals are experiencing significant demand due to COVID-19, so it’s important you stay well.
October through December is thunderstorm asthma season. If you have asthma or hay fever, now is the time to get ready, so you can manage any symptoms and stay out of hospital. Image You can protect yourself and those in your care by following these simple steps:
▪️ Monitor the epidemic thunderstorm asthma risk forecast on the VicEmergency app.
▪️ Don’t be outdoors in a storm, especially the winds that precede them.
Oct 29, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Thanks to the huge efforts of Victorians to protect themselves, their loved ones and their community, new COVIDSafe settings are now in place across Victoria. Image ✔️ You will need to show evidence of being fully vaccinated to visit many services, workplaces and venues that are opening, unless you have a valid medical exemption, or you’re under 16.
Oct 29, 2021 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Some Victorians are experiencing prolonged power outages after recent storms. If you are in this situation, here are a few things to think about ⬇️ Image ⚠️ Managing your medications
Some medicines need to be kept refrigerated.
If you are unsure, check the Consumer Medicines Information for the product. You can also contact your pharmacist or doctor or contact Health Direct on 1800 022 222 for guidance.
Oct 29, 2021 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Get the kids vaccinated this Halloween at any pop-up or state-run vaccination centre this weekend! 🎃

Everyone 12 years and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine. They are safe and free. Image If you’re coming in for your second dose, make sure you get the same brand of vaccine as you did for your first and it has been at least:
▪️ 3 weeks if your first dose was Pfizer
▪️ 4 weeks if your first dose was Moderna
Oct 29, 2021 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Several vaccination clinics and testing sites have been temporarily closed due to bad weather in parts of Victoria.

The following vaccination clinics and pop-ups are temporarily suspended: Image 📍 Cranbourne Turf Club
📍 Frankston Bayside (Peninsula Health)
📍 Melbourne Showgrounds
📍 Melton drive-through
📍 Wyndham Eagle Stadium drive-through

The following sites are not accepting walk-ins but bookings are being honoured:
Aug 24, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Big news.

From tomorrow, 25 August, every Victorian aged 16 years and over will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine at one of our 50+ state-run vaccination centres. ✔️ People aged 16 to 17 will receive the Pfizer vaccine
✔️ People aged 18 to 59 will receive the Pfizer vaccine – or they can choose the AstraZeneca vaccine
✔️ People aged 60 and over will continue to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine, which is recommended for their age group