Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for Victoria
A message from Greg Hunt: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for Victoria Dear Bernard Today is one of the hardest days in Victoria’s history. In terms of health for the families that have been affected, with the lives of their loved ones, or those that have been infected. In terms of the economy, small business owners who […]
Do you have a right to not wear a mask?
Tonight is the beginning of Victoria wide compulsory face covering come into effect. There has been lots of videos and FB pages published about how ‘not’ to wear masks or how to be medically ‘exempted’ to dodge the law. Our advice is ‘DON’T’! ‘ The government declared a state of emergency. It invoked section 198 […]
How to put on and remove a surgical mask
This is just a friendly reminder to all our patients and Geelong community as a whole. Wearing a facial covering or masks will become compulsory when outside from this Sunday. This is a video to show you how it is done properly. Thank you.
Mask up, say healthcare heroes
Our doctors are featured in Geelong Addy Front page!! Dr Michael Axton asked if he could team up Banksia Medical Centre to raise awareness to encourage everyone to wear a mask in the public and of course we said yes! See if you could spot us in the photo? We are in this together.
New restrictions for Regional Victoria
Home care for people with suspected of confirmed COVID-19 Take care of yourself and your family
Home care for people with suspected or confirmed COVID-19: If you are ill with fever and cough you should clean hands frequently with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand rub. Stay at home; do not attend work, school or public places. Rest , drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food. Stay in separate […]
Children, women, and older people are at higher risk of domestic violence during and after the Covid-19 pandemic
It has been reported a rapid rise of domestic violence cases in Australia due to COVID19. Some may need help, some are coping. There is no need to suffer in silence. Feel free to make a completely confidential appointment with one of our doctors at 52481299. https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/covid-19/advice-women-domestic-violence
Great words! Just wanna share with you.
‘I promise this isn’t a lecture, or a lesson – and I’m not trying to blame you for anything either. I’m not your dad, I’m not your boss, and I’m not your teacher. But I’ve got a message I want to share with young Victorians. Chances are, you probably know someone who isn’t following the […]
July 26 COVID-19 Update
Thank you so much for doing your part and many of our patients have been COVID19 tested. So far the number of cases in Geelong remains manageable. 46 active cases in Colac and 29 in Geelong with no new cases in the last 24 hours have been reported. But… what do you do when COVID19 […]
Current COVID-19 (coronavirus) scams
A bit of update regarding the Scams that are going around. There is an update regarding the Txt msg scam we posted a few weeks ago as well. Take care all. https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/types-of-scams/current-covid-19-coronavirus-scams
