With changes to the way Mount Evelyn residents can test themselves for Covid-19, the Victorian Government has released nine questions that will be asked upon registering a positive result.
Whether made by phone or an online form, people who have tested positive on a rapid antigen test must report their test to the Department of Health where they will be asked the questions below.
1. Have you been told you have recently been in contact with someone who has COVID-19?
2. Have you been recently unwell with COVID-19 symptoms?
3. Do you need any support to stay home?
4. Have you received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine?
5. How many doses of the vaccine have you received, if any?
6. Have you had any symptoms in the past five days?
7. If you have symptoms, how sick do you feel?
8. Do you have the following conditions (including currently pregnant or cancer treatment, blood disorder, psychiatric condition or lung, heart, kidney, or liver disease)?
9. Are you happy to contact your GP for your clinical care?
“Returning a positive RAT is the same as testing positive on a PCR – you are required to isolate, tell your contacts, and to log your positive result so we can ensure you have the care, information and support you need,” Acting Premier Jacinta Allan said.
The new system aims to reduce the number of Victorians needing to gain a PCR test and will ensure people receive the care and information they need, including monitoring for worsening symptoms and financial support for isolation as soon as possible.
People who answer no to both question one and two are recommended to get a PCR test to confirm their positive RAT result.
Positive RAT results can also be reported using the Coronavirus Hotline where translators are available for cases who wish to make their report in a language other than English.
You can log your positive RAT result online at coronavirus.vic.gov.au or via the Coronavirus Hotline 1800 675 398.
All basic personal details such as name, gender, and date of birth will be required.
“The best thing you can do to protect yourself and the community from coronavirus is to get your third dose vaccination, bookings can be made with GP, pharmacies and at state-run vaccination centres,” Ms Allan said.
