COVID-19
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What to do if you have COVID
If you test positive for COVID-19, it is likely your symptoms will be mild and you can recover at home. This information and advice will help keep you and your loved ones safe.
Managing COVID-19
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.
COVID-19 symptoms
Getting tested
Avoiding infection
COVID-19 vaccination
Travel and restrictions
Groups at higher risk
COVID-19 in pictures
Helpful infographics and videos explaining how COVID-19 works and how you can help avoid getting infected and spreading the virus to others.
Understanding pandemics
More information
Department of Health
Visit the Department of Health's website for the latest alerts on COVID-19 in Australia.
States or territories
Advice related to COVID–19 may differ between states and territories. Go here for links to local information.
Other languages
COVID-19 resources in other languages are available from the Department of Health, as well as from the ACT, NSW, NT, Qld, SA, Tas, Vic and WA health departments.
Information is also available in Aboriginal languages (NT).
Global updates
The World Health Organization's (WHO) website provides global updates, statistics and research.
Information for health professionals
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) provides COVID-19 information for GPs and their patients.
Learn more here about the development and quality assurance of healthdirect content.
Last reviewed: January 2022
