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COVID-19 close contacts and carers

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Who is a ‘close contact’? State and territory governments decide on the definition of a close contact and there are differences between them. Please check the definition made by the government of the state or territory that you are in. You are generally a close contact of someone who has COVID-19 if: you are living with someone who has COVID-19; or you have spent a lot of time indoors with someone who has COVID-19; or under exceptional circumstances determined by states or territories What should a close contact do? If you are a close contact of someone who has COVID-19, you should

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COVID-19 isolation and recovery

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Should I stay at home if I have COVID-19? If you have COVID-19, you should stay at home until your acute symptoms have gone. Acute symptoms include fever, sore throat, runny nose and cough. Isolation for people with COVID-19 is no longer mandatory but it is still strongly recommended. You should still go to any routine medical appointments, tests or procedures. Tell your healthcare provider that you have COVID-19 before your visit. In some cases, you might be able to arrange a telehealth appointment instead. Do not visit people at high risk of severe illness, anyone in hospital or anyone

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Managing COVID-19 at home

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

How should I manage my symptoms? What treatment is available? Most adults with a mild case of COVID-19 can manage their symptoms in a similar way to how they treat a seasonal flu: rest at home, take paracetamol or ibuprofen to relieve pain and fever, keep hydrated and take cough medicine if needed. Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19. It can make you feel overwhelmingly tired, physically and mentally. To manage fatigue, make sure you get enough rest, maintain a healthy diet and stay well hydrated. Sipping warm fluids may help soothe a sore throat. In general, you should avoid smoking when

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COVID-19 testing

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

COVID-19 testing and reporting in Australia COVID-19 testing rules have changed in most states and territories. For example, you no longer need a PCR test to confirm a positive result from a rapid antigen test (RAT). Different states and territories also have different recommendations in place for reporting a positive COVID-19 test. For more information, see this list of options for reporting your COVID-19 status. When should I get tested for COVID-19? You should get tested for COVID-19 if: you have symptoms of the illness — even if your symptoms are mild; or you have been advised to do so by a health

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Medicines for COVID-19

By Sama Mohamed

What are COVID-19 treatments? COVID-19 treatments help stop someone from becoming very sick with COVID-19. Not everyone diagnosed with COVID-19 will need these treatments. They are of most benefit to people who are at the most risk of severe disease or people who are in hospital with severe disease. Some COVID-19 treatments can be prescribed by your doctor and taken at home. Other treatments can only be administered to patients who are in hospital. More COVID-19 medicines are undergoing clinical trials and the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s vigorous approval process. For up to date information on recommended treatments and the latest

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COVID-19 symptoms

By Sama Mohamed

How will I know if my COVID-19 symptoms are mild, moderate or severe? Mild symptoms Adults The following symptoms are considered mild in adults: mild upper respiratory tract symptoms such as a congested or runny nose, sneezing, or a scratchy or sore throat cough with no difficulty breathing new aches and pains, or lethargy or weakness without shortness of breath mild headache mild fever that responds to treatment loss of smell or taste loss of appetite nausea occasional vomiting or diarrhoea not drinking as much fluid (such as water) as usual in the last 24 hours Some adults have no symptoms at all. Children The following symptoms are considered mild in children: mild upper respiratory tract symptoms such

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COVID-19

By Sama Mohamed

What are COVID-19 treatments? COVID-19 treatments help stop someone from becoming very sick with COVID-19. Not everyone diagnosed with COVID-19 will need these treatments. They are of most benefit to people who are at the most risk of severe disease or people who are in hospital with severe disease. Some COVID-19 treatments can be prescribed by your doctor and taken at home. Other treatments can only be administered to patients who are in hospital. More COVID-19 medicines are undergoing clinical trials and the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s vigorous approval process. For up to date information on recommended treatments and the latest

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