Coronavirus general health information

All students and staff are able to make personal choices regarding the wearing of face masks and/or other personal protective equipment (PPE) in circumstances additional to those directed by Government. Staff and students may wear PPE during any University study or business where it is practical and safe.  Individual’s choices regarding PPE are to be respected.

The Queensland Government provides the following information in relation to COVID-19. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/stay-informed

For students: The University will work with you to put in place a plan to support your studies. Email CV Support. Students who knowingly attend campus during a period when they are required to self-isolate will be in breach of the University's regulations.

If you are staying in on-campus accommodation and are required to isolate support will be provided.  Please email CV Support.

For staff: You should contact your Manager to discuss appropriate work from home and/or leave arrangements during periods of self-isolation. Both staff and Managers can contact the Human Resources Team for advice in these circumstances.

The national protocols outlining what to do if you are a confirmed COVID19 case, close contact (with symptoms), close contact (with no symptoms) are provided at the below link:

https://www.health.gov.au/news/updated-covid-19-test-and-isolate-national-protocols

The Queensland Government also provide the following additional information for :

A confirmed COVID-19 case

Information on home isolation including how long you need to isolate are provided at the following link:

https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/stay-informed/i-have-covid/home-isolation

A close contact case:

If you are a close contact the quarantine and testing arrangements are outlined at the below link:

https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-directions/confirmed-cases-and-close-contacts/close-contacts

For information on COVID-19 you can call the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you are feeling unwell and not sure if you need to seek medical help, the Department of Health COVID-19 Symptom Checker can help you decide what to do next.

The University has placed a large order for Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs). Availability may be limited at times due to supply issues, but our intention is to make testing available free of charge to staff and students who are experiencing mild symptoms over the current peak in January.

The RATs will be administered at the Bond Medical Clinic under the supervision of the Campus Nurse, by prior appointment only.  Tests will be available individually for current staff and students only, and will not be given out for self-administration away from the Clinic.  Please ring (07) 5595 4043 or email [email protected] for an appointment.  The Clinic cannot accept walk-ins. 

Information about testing and fever clinics is provided here.

At the Gold Coast Fever Clinics have been set up at both Robina Health Precinct and Gold Coast University Hospital from 9am to 9pm seven days a week.

At Gold Coast University Hospital, there are screening stations at the entrances near the emergency department, ground floor foyer, and the level 1 outpatient clinic entrance. The actual fever clinic is located on level five and you will be directed to this location AFTER being seen at the screening station.

There is paid parking out the front of the Robina Health Precinct building or you can access it from the pedestrian tunnel off Bayberry Lane near Robina Hospital. This is the same tunnel that links the train station to the high school. The screening point at the Robina Health Precinct building is in the foyer, on the ground floor. The actual fever clinic is located on level two and you will be directed to this location AFTER being seen at the screening station.

These screening points are staffed by registered nurses who will help people with their coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns by either:

1. Directing them to a fever clinic for testing.
2. Directing them to the emergency department for treatment.
3. Advising them to see a GP because it is likely their symptoms are not coronavirus (COVID-19) and can be treated by GP. 

For more information click here. 

For students: The University will work with you to put in place a plan to support your studies. Email CV Support. Students who knowingly attend campus during a period when they are required to self-isolate will be in breach of the University's regulations.

For staff: You should contact the Human Resources Team to discuss appropriate work from home or leave arrangements during periods of self-isolation.

For information on COVID-19 you can call the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you are feeling unwell and not sure if you need to seek medical help, the Department of Health COVID-19 Symptom Checker can help you decide what to do next.

Fever Clinics have been set up at both Robina Health Precinct and Gold Coast University Hospital from 9am to 9pm seven days a week. 

At Gold Coast University Hospital, there are screening stations at the entrances near the emergency department, ground floor foyer, and the level 1 outpatient clinic entrance. The actual fever clinic is located on level five and you will be directed to this location AFTER being seen at the screening station.

There is paid parking out the front of the Robina Health Precinct building or you can access it from the pedestrian tunnel off Bayberry Lane near Robina Hospital. This is the same tunnel that links the train station to the high school. The screening point at the Robina Health Precinct building is in the foyer, on the ground floor. The actual fever clinic is located on level two and you will be directed to this location AFTER being seen at the screening station.

These screening points are staffed by registered nurses who will help people with their coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns by either:

1. Directing them to a fever clinic for testing.
2. Directing them to the emergency department for treatment.
3. Advising them to see a GP because it is likely their symptoms are not coronavirus (COVID-19) and can be treated by GP. 

For more information: https://www.goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19/visiting-fever-clinic-getting-tested 

As restrictions are eased, testing criteria is subject to change 

Find out more about testing criteria.

You must self-quarantine for 14 days if you are feeling well and:

• You have been overseas in the last 14 days.
• You have been in any local government area in Victoria in the last 14 days.
• You have travelled to Queensland, unless the travel is essential, including for work or medical care.
• You have been in close contact with someone who already has COVID-19.

How to self-quarantine

• Stay in your accommodation, without leaving, for the quarantine period.
• Do not have visitors. Only normal household members should be in the home.
• Practice good hygiene and maintain a minimum 1.5m distance from others in the home.
• Look after yourself by keeping fit, eating well, and getting plenty of sleep.
• Keep in touch with family and friends via telephone, email and social media.
• If you develop symptoms while in self-quarantine, seek medical attention immediately. 

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