Latest information and advice

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Latest updates

There are things we can all do to make ourselves and others safer. Follow COVID-safe behaviours to prevent severe illness and reduce the spread of the virus in our community. Visit the protect yourself and others page on the Coronavirus Victoria website.

Get your next COVID-19 vaccine dose as soon as you are eligible by booking in with a GP, pharmacy or health clinic offering COVID vaccinations. Find your nearest location.

For information and advice on booster doses, visit health.gov.au.

To find ATAGI recommendations on eligibility, visit the Coronavirus Victoria website.

To find ATAGI recommendation on 2023 booster dose visit ATAGI 2023 booster advice.

See the City of Whittlesea's vaccinations page for more information and frequently asked questions.

GP Respiratory Clinics are available for people who are unwell with mild respiratory symptoms.

The clinics are free for everyone (babies, children, adults)
You do not need a Medicare Card to visit a clinic
Clinics are staffed by GP’s and nurses
Find your nearest clinic.

Call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 if you have any questions about COVID-19 or visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au.

For Translating and Interpreting Services call 131 450.

Testing, antivirals, and isolation

Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) are the preferred means of testing for COVID-19.

For information on how and where to access free RATs, visit the Coronavirus Victoria website.

Antiviral medication is available to treat COVID-19 infection. Find out if you are eligible and how to access antivirals.

PCR Testing sites are no longer available for drive through testing. If you need a PCR test, you will need to visit a GP Respiratory Clinic or have a GP referral to a private pathology provider.

Isolation is recommended to help reduce the spread of the virus. If you have COVID-19, or you are a contact of someone who does, follow the checklist for COVID-19 cases and report your result.

For further information on testing, antivirals, or assistance with managing COVID-19 at home visit the Coronavirus Victoria website or call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398.

For Translating and Interpreting Service call 131 450.

Support and information

Visit our support page for more information on how and where to access services and assistance, including food relief, mental health resources, and financial assistance.

You can also Ask Izzy to find your nearest support service.

COVID Positive Pathways provides targeted support for Victorians with COVID-19 needing additional care. This includes people who are:

aged 80 years and over
living with a disability or carers of people living with a disability needing help to recover at home
of refugee or asylum seeker status
identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
living in rural isolated communities.

Visit the COVID Positive Pathways page on the Coronavirus Victoria website.

+ Information for people with a disability

Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) program that aims to help people with disability access:

COVID-19 testing
COVID-19 vaccination
advice and prevention through linking people to other health supports.

Visit the Coronavirus Victoria website for more information, or contact Northern Health Disability Liaison Officer via email DisabilityLiaison@nh.org.au.

People with disability, carers and support workers can contact the Disability Gateway for information and assistance.

Further information, visit:

+ Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victorians is available on the Coronavirus Victoria website.

Further information is available on the Australian Government website and COVID Positive Pathways.

+ Long COVID

If you are experiencing ongoing symptoms of COVID-19, speak with your GP or visit the Coronavirus Victoria website.

Further information can be found on the Coronavirus Victoria website or by calling the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398.

+ Health services and aged care

Visit healthdirect.gov.au for the latest advice.

COVID Positive Pathways can offer support for people aged 80 years and over.

+ What are the current vaccination requirements?

Many venues can only open for people (including workers) who are fully vaccinated or exempted.

On this page, fully vaccinated means someone who:

has received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, or
has a valid medical exemption.

Vaccination requirements apply to everyone aged 18 years or over, unless you have a valid medical exemption from an authorised medical practitioner.

People under the age of 18 years are considered fully vaccinated.

Vaccination requirements are different for workers. Select workers in critical industries are required to have the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by a certain date. Visit Information for workers required to vaccinated for more information.