COVID-19 & ACUTE RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS
Covid-19 is ongoing and there continue to be risks.
If you have any covid-19 or acute respiratory symptoms, isolate and test. Phone healthdirect (1800 022 222) for more information.
If you have a medical emergency, phone 000 immediately.
- • Re-Balanced Bodies risk assessment and Infection Control Policy
- • Clean Air Stars - Safer air businesses to reduce aerosol transmission
- • The Safer Air Project - Safer shared indoor air
- • Centre for Safe Air - NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in air quality
- • Covid Safety for Schools - Safe air resources for schools
- • OzSage - Multi-disciplinary network of experts providing expert Covid-19 advice
- • John Snow Project - Covid-19 facts to prevent misinformation
ACUTE RESPIRATORY INFECTION TESTING
- RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS (RATs):
- RATs are less accurate than PCR tests so you may have Covid-19 even if your RAT is negative.
- If you test negative on RATs and are unwell, see your GP for a swab and PCR TEST, especially if you are eligible for antivirals. Combination RATs also test for Influenza and/or RSV.
- For improved accuracy, do RATs on several consecutive days if you have symptoms or regularly for at least 7 days if you've had close contact with someone who has tested positive.
- Performance and sensitivity of RATs varies between test kit brands. Use a brand that has been approved by the TGA with evidence of performance against the Variants that are circulating.
- More information about RATs:
- • General information for consumers about RATs
CLICK ON THE LINKS FOR COVID-19, HEALTH AND BUSINESS RESOURCES:
- GOVERNMENT & HEALTH LINKS:
- • Covid-19 Prevention
- • Weekly Acute Respiratory Infection Statistics Qld
- • Weekly Acute Respiratory Infection Statistics Australia
- • Current Qld Covid-19 Information
- • Current Federal Covid-19 Information
- • Covid-19 Testing Qld
- • Immunisation/Vaccination Qld
- • Covid-19 Vaccines
- • Covid-19 Vaccination Statistics Australia
- • Covid-19 Epidemiological Reports Australia
- • World Health Organisation - Coronavirus Pandemic
- • Brisbane North Primary Health Network
- • Metro North Public Health Unit
- • Qld Health Media Releases
- INFECTION CONTROL LINKS:
- • Recommended masks - Better Health Channel
- • How to use hand sanitiser (video)
- • How to wash your hands (video)
- • How to wear a surgical mask (video)
- • Knot & Tuck technique for surgical face masks (video)
- • How to wear a fabric mask (video)
- • How to use masks (videos and posters)
- MENTAL HEALTH LINKS:
- • Mental Well Being Initiatives (Dear Mind) - Qld Health
- • Medicare Mental Health - Digital Mental Health Resources
- • Beyond Blue - Mental Well Being Support Service
- • Lifeline 24/7 Crisis Support Service
- • Sane Australia - Mental Health Support
- • Self Help Resources for Mental Health
- • Smiling Mind - Meditation and Mindfulness for Adults & Kids
- • Sleep Help Foundation
- • Coronavirus Anxiety & Mental Health - For Older Adults
- BUSINESS LINKS:
- • Small Business Resources and Tools (ASBFEO)
- • Ahead For Business
- • Business support and grants
Stretches & Home Office Tips
Here are some great resources to help with setting up your home office and stretches to keep tight muscles and postural problems at bay.
Tips for isolating to minimise transmission of acute respiratory symptoms!
- * First and foremost, rest and drink plenty of fluids. If you are well enough, the following tips may help pass the time.
- * Stay in touch with friends and family by phone, social media, video chats
- * It's important to keep informed but try to avoid watching too much news and media which may focus on the negatives
- * If working from home, try to avoid working in your usual relaxation space eg bedroom and set boundaries and routines to avoid being "at work" 24/7
- * Eat fresh, healthy, nutritious meals and drink plenty of water
- * Spend time doing things you enjoy that are nurturing or relaxing - gardening, cooking, reading, meditation, yoga
- * Keep active - it's easy to become sedentary so do some daily exercise - cardio, strength, core, stretching - find online options
- * Take up a new hobby or do an online course and learn something new - there are lots of free or low cost options available too
- * Find things that make you laugh - there are plenty of funny memes and videos to keep us smiling
- * Try to make the most of time to slow down, relax and reflect on what we can be grateful for
- * Enjoy the arts - visit a gallery online, watch an online performance, listen to music, watch a movie, play an instrument or learn a language