Where are Gippsland’s 683 COVID-19 cases?
The GRPHU is currently managing 683 positive cases of COVID-19 in Gippsland. There are 12 people in hospital with the virus, with one of those in ICU.
LRH delays non-essential surgeries
(By Michelle Slater LVE) Latrobe Regional Hospital has delayed all non-essential surgery to help ease the burden on resources due to an increase in COVID patients. LRH chief operating officer Simone Redpath said the hospital would only be undertaking category 1 surgeries until the COVID surge had decreased. Ms Redpath said the hospital would then…
Free COVID tests for Concession Card holders
Australian Government Department of Health Are you a concession cardholder? You’re entitled for up to 10 free Rapid Antigen Tests for the next 3 months and no more than 5 in any one month To be eligible you must have one of the following concession cards: • Pension Concession Card • Commonwealth Seniors Health Care…
Walhalla Railway hoping to be back on track for Saturday
From: Walhalla Goldfields Railway More bad news – no trains Friday! The repair work is taking longer to source parts and make the adjustments on our locomotives than first thought. Our repair team is working hard and appreciates that everyone is disappointed we have been out of operations due to this mechanical failure. Repairs update…
If It’s Friday, life has changed, again
And masks are still required! From Victoria’s Premier, Dan Andrews: The We’re making some changes to help reduce the strain on our testing system, and slow the spread of new infections too. From 11.59PM tonight, you won’t have to stand in line to get a PCR test anymore, or wait for your results to receive…
Lost a Dog? Or Dog lost its way?
Wandering around Pinnacle Drive in Rawson on Thursday evening.
Positive COVID ‘RATS’ Must Be Registered.
From Friday 7 January 2022, Victorians must register their positive at-home RAT (Rapid Antigen Tests) results on a government portal. Under the testing change, those who test positive on a RAT will be considered “probable” cases and must isolate immediately for seven days and notify their contacts. Guidelines and procedures will be published when made…
Density Limits and Masks Required in Vic
Health Minister Martin Foley has reported that about one in 50 Victorians currently had COVID-19. To help control spread of the virus, Indoor Density Limits of 1 person per 2 square meters will be reintroduced in Victoria from 11:59pm tonight, Thursday 6 January 2022. Wearing a mask is still required for everyone aged 8 and…
Vaccinations for 5 – 11 year olds now available
From Vic Premier Dan Andrews “With the start of the school year just around the corner, I wanted to share some good news for parents. From today, Victorian kids aged 5-11 can get booked in for a COVID-19 vaccine at state centres. Throughout this pandemic, our kids have given up so many of the things…