Testing
Read about getting tested for COVID-19. How to use Rapid antigen tests, when to get a PCR test and where to find COVID-19 RAT collection points and PCR testing centres.
Avoid contact with others if you are unwell – this includes:
Continue to follow measures that will help stop the spread. Practice good hygiene, keep 1.5 metres distance from others and stay at home if you are unwell.
People experiencing any of the following symptoms, should be tested for COVID-19 as soon as symptoms appear:
Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, such as having difficulty breathing at rest or chest pain.
Visit our Testing for COVID-19 page for information about testing and testing clinic locations.
If you receive a negative test result, you should still stay at home and not attend work, school or childcare until you are feeling well again.
It is important that you follow health advice.
If you have received a positive result for COVID-19, visit the information about a positive result for COVID-19 page for information about what to do.