COVID-19 Information

Blackall-Tambo Regional Council advises the public that we are consulting with the state lead agency - Queensland Health to assist in the preparedness in COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Visit the Queensland Health Website for up to date information about the Coronavirus.

Current Health Advice

Most people will have minor symptoms just as you would for many other mild viruses, particularly if you are vaccinated and otherwise healthy. Most people will be able to manage their symptoms at home while isolating.

If you're unsure whether you need medical care for your symptoms, or if you feel you might require medical assessment or treatment you can use the healthdirect Symptom Checker. 

How to look after yourself at home.

Most people will be able to manage their symptoms at home. It is important to:

  • get lots of rest
  • drink plently of fluids (water is best) to avoid dehydration  - drink enough so your pee is light yellow or clear
  • take over the counter pain medicine, like paracetamol or ibuprofen, if you feel uncomftable
  • keep in contact (not face to face) with family and friends who can check in on how you are doing
  • keep a COVID-19 symptom diary so you can track if your symptoms get worse.

While staying at home, use our tips on looking after your mental wellbeing. If you are worried about your mental health, read when to seek help and the mental health services available to support you.

 

 

COVID-19 Helpful Documents

Coronavirus FAQ's

    • Access up-to-date Queensland Health Information
    • Respond in ways that is consistent with current health advice
    • Be vigilant about everyday infection control measures including: effective hand hygiene, social distancing, standing 1.5 meters away from someone who is sick, covering coughs and sneezes, avoid touching faces staying at home is unwell

  • The Rapid antigen test (RAT) - positive COVID-19 result registration form is longer available.

    Queensland Health is now monitoring COVID-19 as part of the broader surveillance of acute respiratory illnesses, which also includes influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). 

    This change is in response to:

    • evidence pointing to a decline in COVID-19 waves, and 
    • the World Health Organisation's (WHO) declaration that the illness is no longer manged as a public health emergency.

    If you require eveidence of your COVID-19 infection, you can obtain a medical certificate from a relevant health practitioner, including a general practitioner of phamacist. If the evidence is for your employer, medical certificates or statutory declarations are examples of acceptable forms of evidence.

  • Take Precautions whilst infectious 

    Staying at home is an effective way of reducing the spread of all respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. You should stay at home whilst infectious to help prevent infecting others.

    When to take precautions. 

    If you:

    Queensland Health strongly recommends that you stay at home until:

    • you no longer have acute respiratory symptoms
    • you've gone for at least 24 hours without a fever, without using fever-reducing painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, and
    • at least 5 days has passed since either the onset of acute respiratory infection symptoms or the positive COVID-19 test (whichever was first).

    You should:

    Taking precautions

    Stay away from other people in your home or accommodation as much as possible to reduce their exposure to COVID-19. This may include:

    • keeping 1.5 metres away from them and avoiding close contact, including touching, kissing, hugging and other intimate contact
    • sleeping in a separate room where possible
    • using a separate bathroom where possible
    • avoiding shared areas where possible
    • wearing a mask when you must use shared areas.

    Avoid non-essential visitors and advise any visitors of your illness, unless it's for:

    • emergency care
    • medical care
    • other essential care.

    If you live with an elderly person or someone with a compromised immune system (immunocompromised), you or they may wish to stay elsewhere. If you or they are not able to stay elsewhere, stay away from them as much as possible and wear a mask in any shared areas. They are at greater risk of being more unwell if they get COVID-19.

  • Community recovery support and assistance is available through the Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors, for Queenslanders in self-quarantine die to COVID19. If you require assistance please call the Community Recovery hotline 1800 173 349

    Self-Isolation or

    • You have tested positive for COVID-19.
    • You are well enough to be looked after at home or in government provided accommodation.
    • Being isolated at home means that people need to stay at home. A person in isolation cannot leave to attend public places, including work, school, childcare or university.
    • Only people who usually live in the household should be in the home. Do not see visitors.
    • In Australia, you can come out of self-isolation in 14 days you may resume normal contact, providing you stay well.

    Isolation

    • You have tested positive for COVID-19
    • You are not well enough to be looked after at home
    • In Australia, you can come out of isolation in 14 days this may be a combination of hospital, home or provided accommodation depending on your health.

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