COVID-19 coronavirus in pictures
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- Infographic: Understand the symptoms
- Infographic: How to avoid infection
- Infographic: How to wash your hands
- Infographic: Hand sanitiser safety tips
- Infographic: Taking care of your mental health during COVID-19
- Video: How to isolate yourself
- Video: Recent traveller
- Video: Stay informed
Understand the symptoms – infographic
The COVID-19 virus has similar symptoms to cold and flu. Use this image learn the difference.
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How to avoid infection – infographic
The best way to avoid infection and the spreading of COVID-19 is to avoid contact with the virus. This image shows you what to do.
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How to wash your hands – infographic
Washing your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds will help stop the spread of COVID-19. Here's how to do it properly.
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Hand sanitiser safety tips - infographic
Calls to the Poisons Information Centre about children ingesting alcohol-based hand sanitiser have increased during the pandemic. Here's how to use it safely.
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Taking care of your mental health during COVID-19 – infographic
It's important you look after your mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 outbreak. Here's where you can go for help and support.
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How to isolate yourself – video
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or you are confirmed to be infected with the virus, you should stay at home for 14 days. Watch this video for advice on self-isolation.
Videos from the Department of Health
Recent traveller – video
Help stop the spread, know your risk, monitor your health and call ahead.
Stay informed – video
As coronavirus-related issues change and develop, it's important to stay informed. Stay up to date on the latest information at health.gov.au.
Looking for more information?
Visit healthdirect's COVID-19 information hub for more answers to questions about the coronavirus, or use these COVID-19 tools and resources:
RESTRICTIONS — Use the COVID-19 Restriction Checker to find out what you can and can't do in your state or territory.
VACCINATIONS — Find out how COVID-19 vaccines have been developed, how they work and when you might be eligible.
CHECK YOUR SYMPTOMS — Use the COVID-19 Symptom Checker to find out if you need to seek medical help.
Resources in other languages
COVID-19 resources in other languages are available from the Department of Health, as well as from the ACT, NSW, Qld, SA, Tas, Vic and WA health departments.
Information is also available in Aboriginal languages (NT).
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Last reviewed: October 2020
