IMPORTANT COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT

If you suspect you have coronavirus, please call Brygon Medical first, to book your appointment and explain in detail why you think you may have the virus.

With the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) it is becoming increasingly vital that we take some basic precautions to maintain hygiene levels and ensure that we as individuals do all that we can to help stop the spread of the virus.

CORONAVIRUS CASES IN QLD UPDATES

Please visit the Australian Government Department of Health here for updated information on the current status in Australia.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR BRYGON MEDICAL PATIENTS IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE CORONAVIRUS:

This Brygon Medical Health Alert is for people who meet the following criteria:

  • If you have travelled to, or through, the following countries: 

    • China

    • Cambodia

    • Hong Kong

    • Indonesia

    • Iran

    • Italy

    • Japan

    • Singapore

    • South Korea

    • Thailand

  • If you’ve had close contact with someone who has travelled in these areas 14 days prior to presentation; or

  • If you have a fever; or

  • If you have an Acute Respiratory Infection (and even if you don’t have a fever).

IF YOU MEET ANY OF THE ABOVE CRITERIA, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

  • Please Stay Isolated. Stay inside your home if possible. Avoid contact with other people.

  • If you have a mask, please wear one if you need to leave your house or travel.

  • Call your local emergency department – do not attend a medical centre to avoid possibly spreading the virus.

  • Keep a distance of at least 1m from other people at all times.

IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF YOU FIT INTO THE ABOVE CRITERIA, PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING:

  • Call Brygon Medical to book an appointment with a Doctor ahead of time – PLEASE DO NOT BOOK ONLINE.
  • Tell your doctor about your symptoms, travel history and any recent close contact with someone who has coronavirus.

  • If you have to leave home to see your doctor, wear a surgical mask (if you have one) in order to protect others.

QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT CORONAVIRUS GUIDELINES

Below is a brief summary released by Queensland health – of the range of advice for those who suspect they may have coronavirus.

If you have recently returned from China or Iran:

  • You should self-quarantine for 14 days from the date you departed those countries.

  • If you develop a fever, a cough or become short of breath you should immediately call a GP or emergency department. Let them know that you have recently travelled, and where to.

If you have been in close contact with someone who has a confirmed case of the coronavirus:

  • You should self-quarantine for 14 days from the date you last had contact with that person.

  • If you develop a fever, a cough or become short of breath you should immediately call a GP or emergency department. Let them know that you have recently travelled, and where to.

If you have recently returned from Italy or South Korea and were employed as a healthcare worker or in an aged care residence:

  • You should self-quarantine for 14 days from the date you departed those countries.

HOW DOES THE CORONAVIRUS SPREAD?

Person to person transmission is the most common way for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) to spread. The most common way for the virus to leave one’s body is simply by sneezing and coughing – then the virus finds its way to new hosts. Droplets of body fluid, eg. saliva, may contain the coronavirus when expressed from an infected carrier. The coronavirus can also spread through contact with surfaces that have been contaminated. It is important to keep in mind that not much is known about the new coronavirus – it is a very different virus to the flu. Please follow this link for more about the symptoms of Coronavirus.

WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR SELF FROM THE CORONAVIRUS

It is vital to practice good personal hygiene in order to limit your risk of contracting the Coronavirus. These simple tips can help you avoid an infection:

  • Wash your hands thoroughly with alcohol-based hand rubs, or soap and water, regularly throughout the day – and especially after contact with other people or surfaces.

  • Always cover your mouth and nose if coughing or sneezing. This helps reduce the risk of you infecting those around you.

  • Encourage others to stay home when they are unwell. If you manage a team of employees, advise them that they should call in sick if they have symptoms.

  • Avoid contact with anyone who shows symptoms of the coronavirus; including coughing, respiratory irritation, fatigue, shortness of breath, or a fever.

PLEASE NOTE!

If you think you have the coronavirus, please call Elite Med to make your appointment and explain in detail why you think you may have the virus. Please do not book online and do not come in to our clinic before calling us.

TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS

Don't forget you can now book your appointment with your doctor and have the appointment from the comfort of your own home, over the phone.

BOOK YOUR FLU SHOT

The 2020 Flu Vaccine is arriving at our clinic, please call us to book your flu shot.

MORE COVID-19 INFO FROM QLD HEALTH
MORE INFO ON THE 2020 FLU SHOT
MORE ON TELEHEALTH BOOKINGS

BRYGON MEDICAL WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION WITH THESE GUIDELINES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND PATIENTS.