The start of a new year is a good time for us to remember to practice COVID-Safe living for our family, friends and wider community. Here are some tips on what you can do to stay COVID-Safe:
- Get tested if you have symptoms.
- Read the COVID Checklist to find out what you need to do if you test positive to COVID-19.
Prepare for isolation
Being prepared and planning in the event isolation will help make the situation less stressful. If you are isolating, learn how to manage COVID-19 symptoms and take care of yourself or family.
Learn more about how to keep your home COVID-Safe. Are you and your home COVID-Safe?
Get boosted
As of Tuesday, 4 January 2022, COVID-19 third doses (boosters) are available to anyone aged 18 and over who had their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine four or more months ago. A COVID-19 third dose is strongly recommended to help keep you and your loved ones protected from COVID-19.
Children and COVID
Children aged 5-11 years are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Getting kids vaccinated will help:
- keep schools open, so kids can have more face-to-face learning and playtime with their friends
- reduce the spread of COVID-19
- protect them from getting sick from COVID-19.
