[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1589175135842{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This information is true of 04/08/21, we are constantly learning more about this virus, further information can be found here.
Novel coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) is a virus in the same ‘family’ as previous outbreaks such as SARS and MERS, but also the common cold.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1628052368878{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]COVID-19 can cause symptoms like:
- People can be well for up to 14 days, after being infected
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- Most cases are spread by people who have symptoms
- Some people can be infected but not get symptoms
- Most spread is by droplet, aerosol and direct contact from people who are infected with symptoms. This can occur from around 24 hours before symptoms begin
- Coughing and sneezing spreads the virus and the virus can be caught from surfaces that have been coughed or sneezed on
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- Stay 1.5 meters away from other people
- Wash your hands often using soap and water or hand sanitiser
- Cough or sneeze into your arm or use a tissue which must be thrown away
- Wear face masks when you can’t physically distance or whenever mandatory face mask use is required
- Get vaccinated
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1628052827908{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]If you think you are unwell with Coronavirus:
- Stay home from work, and isolate yourself
- If you live in a home with others, try to isolate yourself and wear a face mask
- If you have COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, get tested
- Follow the instructions above to stop the spread
- Call your health service and let them know before coming into clinic
- After your COVID-19 test, follow all the instructions provided by the testing clinic
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- The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective and will protect your from becoming unwell from serious illness related to COVID-19
- All Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples aged 16 and over are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination
- Having the COVID-19 vaccine is your choice and the best way to protect yourself and your mob from serious illness
- Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is free and as more of us get a COVID-19 vaccine, it becomes harder for the virus to spread
- Talk to your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker, Nurse or Doctor. They understand the risks and can help you make the right choice
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COVID-19 VACCINE STORIES
- Lucianne Warwick
- Matthew Gibson and Aaleyah Sheldrick-Port
- Fiona Millard
- Yvonne Cadet-James and Robbie Corrie Jnr
- Ian Ludwick
COVID-19 VIDEOS 2020
- Youth of Cape York – Keeping COVID Safe
- Men of Pormpuraaw – Keeping COVID Safe
- Message from some of our Cape York Mayors
- Message from Robbie Sands, Mayor of Kowanyama
- Message from Sonia Schuh, Operations Manager – Apunipima Cape York Health Council
- Aurukun’s Story – Keeping COVID Safe
- Message from Sheree and Jordan, Mapoon
- Message from Thomas Hudson, Apunipima Board Member about getting tested
- Message from Debra Jia, Primary Health Care Manager Mapoon and Napranum
- Message from Meredith Arkwookerum, Pormpuraaw Elder
- Community of Cape York – Keeping COVID Safe
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