Coronavirus Megathread - Part 34 - Two.Lockdowns.One.Cup.mkv
This is a space to talk all things Coronavirus & the recent uptick in cases in Victoria.
All new posts on the sub including (but not limited to); news and information, discussion, questions, national issues, world wide issues, supply hoarding, what essential services will and won't be shut down, memes, will be removed and redirected here. All posts currently on the sub will be left, unless they are not sufficiently focused on Melbourne, they will be removed and redirected.
Resources:
- The Coronavirus Explained & What You Should Do - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtN-goy9VOY
- Australian Coronavirus Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/CoronavirusDownunder/
- VIC Health Alerts & Advisories - https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/about/news-and-events/healthalerts/2019-Coronavirus-disease--COVID-19
- World Health Organisation - https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
- Australian Government Department of Health - https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov
- Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080
- Daily updates from Vic Gov: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
- Real time stats on confirmed cases in Australia: https://covid-19-au.github.io
- Government restrictions: https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-victoria
Testing
- For 10 days starting Thursday 25 June, if you live in one of the priority suburbs you will receive free testing – with or without symptoms. For more information on the Suburban Testing Blitz go to the Response to outbreaks page.
- Asymptomatic people getting tested in hotspots during this time do not need to self-isolate while waiting for test results.
- If you feel unwell with any symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), however mild, you should stay home and get tested. If you have any fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, and loss of sense of smell or taste – stay home, don’t go in to work and don’t visit friends and family. Get tested and stay at home until you get the result. Go to the DHHS testing map for locations.
News
- 4th July 2020 - Victoria coronavirus cases rise by 108 as Daniel Andrews strengthens lockdown at nine public housing estates
- 7th July 2020 - 6 week metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire lockdown starting 11:59pm Wednesday 8th July https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/200707-Statement-From-The-Premier.pdf Image mirror
- Videos: [Press conference] [Q&A]
Support
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Mensline:1300 789 978
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- Psychiatric Triage: 1300 874 243
- Family Drug Support 1300 368 186
- Counselling 24/7 Drug and Alcohol 1800 888 236
Please keep all discussion civil, racism and hate speech will result in bans as always.
Unverified reports of case locations, patients, and their movements will be removed. Please post from reputable journalism sites or official government sources only. Fear mongering will result in bans. Users are encouraged to report any such claims in the comments.