COVID-19 | INFORMATION CENTRE
Thursday, 7 April 2022 - 11 AM
This information is considered valid as at the date of publication (shown above). Updates will be provided only as, and when, relevant information becomes available.
As the situation with COVID-19 continues to unfold, the Shire of Exmouth first priority will remain the health and safety of our community, visitors to the region, customers and staff.
The Shire of Exmouth is not providing any medical advice and encourages people to contact the COVID Hotline; as we know COVID related matters can progress and change very quickly so, please check the below websites regularly.
WA FREE RAT PROGRAM
As part of the WA Free RAT Program, every WA household is eligible for five free RATs. To register for your household’s free tests, please click here.
IF YOU'RE FEELING UNWELL GET TESTED
It's important to get tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms, no matter how mild. Here’s what to look out for:
fever more than 37.5 degrees
cough
sore throat
difficulty breathing
runny nose
loss of taste or smell
If you do have COVID-19, an early diagnosis can help with treatment and prevent the spread to the people around you.
COVID-19 PULSE OXIMETER AVAILABLE
PULSE OXIMETERS AVAILABLE NOW - ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
A pulse oximeter is a non-invasive handheld device that measures a person's blood oxygen level and heart rate.
They are used to assist with care of people with COVID-19 in their own home.
With the support of the Department of Health, the Shire of Exmouth has a stock of pulse oximeters available free of charge for eligible members of the community.
To check your eligibility, answer the questions:
- Are you non-Aboriginal ad over 65?
- Are you Aboriginal and over 50?
- Are you pregnant?
If you answered YES to any of those questions, collect your free pulse oximeter from the Shire Office Front Counter Monday to Friday between 8.00 - 16.30 PM.
What are Pulse oximeters >>
What you need to know Factsheet >>
Let’s take care of ourselves and each other.
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