South Australia COVID-19 updates

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): information for health professionals is available via the SA Health website.

Collect a combined throat and deep nasal swab, preferably in viral transport medium, or sputum or tracheal aspirate in sterile container. See SA Pathology specimen collection guide.

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Upcoming webinars

Wednesday 8 April, 6.00 pm ACDT

Adelaide PHN, in conjunction with SA Health, RACGP SA&NT and AMA(SA), will be hosting a live webinar at 6.00 pm ACDT on Wednesday 8 April to update all GPs in South Australia on the state’s response to COVID-19.

The session will be facilitated by Dr Emily Kirkpatrick and will include a 1/2 hour presentation followed by 1/2 hour Q&A from participants. Participants are encouraged to submit their questions before the day of the webinar. All practice staff are welcome to attend, including practice nurses and practice managers.

* The last webinar had over 300 attendees - please note there is a finite number of users for the webinar software beyond which effectiveness may be compromised - in future, we ask you nominate one participant from your practice where practicable.

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Previous webinars

View update webinars hosted by Adelaide PHN, together with the RACGP SA&NT and AMA(SA):

• 1 April 2020
• 25 March 2020
• 18 March 2020

Doctors and diagnostic laboratories are required to notify the Communicable Disease Control Branch Medical Officer on call of any suspected cases on 1300 232 272 (24 hours 7 days per week).

The location of COVID-19 clinics and testing centres are available via the SA Health website.

RACGP SA&NT

Phone: (08) 8267 8310

Email: sant.faculty@racgp.org.au

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