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COVID-19

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Managing COVID

Managing COVID-19 at home

National Coronavirus Helpline

If you need information or advice on COVID-19 or COVID vaccines, call the Australian Government's National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Symptoms and treatment

Symptoms and treatment

Use the COVID-19 Symptom and Antiviral Eligibility Checker to find out if you need to seek medical help.

Getting tested

COVID-19 testing

Use the Service Finder to find COVID-19 testing clinics and other health services.

Recovering from COVID

Groups at higher risk

Support and supplies

COVID support and supplies

Different groups and COVID

Groups at higher risk

Understanding COVID

Understanding pandemics

Vaccinations and boosters

COVID-19 vaccination and boosters

Use the Vaccine Clinic Finder to book your COVID-19 vaccination.

Use the Side Effect Checker if worried about symptoms after vaccination.

Other ways to stay protected

COVID-19 travel and restrictions

Use the COVID-19 Restriction Checker to find out what you can and can't do.

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