Staying home when you have COVID-19

Make sure you isolate away from other people in your home.If you have COVID-19 you should stay at home, away from other people.
If you can stay in your bedroomIf you can:
  • stay in your bedroom
  • use a separate bathroom that no one else will use
  • wear a face mask when you are
    • near other people
    • in a space that other people share with you like the kitchen or hallway
  • open windows to get fresh air into your home
  • do not share any items like towels, knives, forks
  • clean any surfaces you touch.
If you start to feel very sick call your doctor.You should:
  • wear comfortable clothes
  • drink water
  • rest in bed if you need to
  • take Panadol or Nurofen if you have
    • a fever
    • a headache
    • sore muscles
  • use a lozenge if your throat is sore
  • use a thermometer to find out your temperature.
If you start to feel very sick call your doctor.
In an emergency, call for an ambulance on triple zero ( 0 0 0 ).
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If you do not feel very sick
If you
  • do not feel very sick
  • are at home
  • want some help
you can
  • call your doctor for a telehealth appointment
  • go to Walk-in Centre.
The COVID-19 clinic helps people who have COVID-19 and mild symptoms
A Walk-in Centre
  • helps people who have COVID-19 and mild symptoms
  • treats small injuries and health problems.
Walk-in Centres are located in Belconnen, Tuggeranong, Inner North (Dickson), Weston and Gungahlin.
You do not need an appointment to go to the Walk-in Centre.
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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

Last Updated: August 10 2023