COVID-19 ALERT – 26 March 2020

ATTENTION

St Peter Julian’s Church has been informed by NSW Health Unit that a member of the congregation at the 3:30pm Eucharist on Sunday, 15^thMarch 2020 has tested positive for COVID-19.

NSW Health is asking all attendees at this Eucharist to watch for symptoms of COVID-19 and seek medical attention if any symptoms present.  It is not necessary to be tested for COVID-19 unless you have symptoms and social distancing should be undertaken as standard practice.

Please watch for these signs and symptoms:

• fever
• cough
• shortness of breath
• other early symptoms to watch for are chills, body aches, sore throat, headache and runny nose

If you develop symptoms:

• If you are seriously unwell and it is an emergency, call 000
• Continue to keep yourself apart from other people as much as possible (e.g. in a different room).
• Wear a face mask if you have one, if you can’t get one call the Public Health unit on 1300 066 055.  If you can’t contact the public health unit, see a doctor or go to a COVID-19 Clinic.  Please find the link to the list of clinics in NSW:

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus-clinics.aspx

• Do not travel on public transport and do not attend any public places.

For more information on novel Coronavirus 2019 visit

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx

For generic enquiries, call the National Coronavirus Health Information line on 1800 020 080.