We are all concerned about the latest COVID-19 outbreak in Shepparton and understandably we are being asked by members of the community about being tested. So here goes….
Anyone who has any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild (such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, loss of sense of smell or taste) should get tested and stay at home until you receive the result. Do not go about your normal day-to-day activities such as work or going out in the community. This applies even if you haven’t been to any locations as listed below.
If you have been to the following locations during the specified times you should get tested even if you don’t have any symptoms.
High Risk Locations:
- Central Tyre Service, Welsford Street, Shepparton on Wednesday 30 September to Tuesday 13 October 2020
- Mooroopna Golf Club Members Bar, Sunday 4 October from 11:00am to 2:00pm and Sunday 11 October 2020 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
- Bombshell Hairdressing, Fryers Street, Shepparton on Wednesday 7 October 2020 from 9:30am
- Thai Orchid Restaurant, Nixon Street, Shepparton on Wednesday 7 October 2020 from 7:00pm
- Shepparton Market Place Medical Centre, Midland Highway Shepparton Thursday 8 October 2020 from 9:15am to 10:15am
Locations of Concern:
If you have visited any of the locations of concern below you should get tested and stay at home while you await your results. In addition, people should be vigilant for symptoms of COVID-19 and get tested again at the first sign of any symptoms.
- Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton, Benalla Road, Shepparton Wednesday 30 September 2020 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
- McDonalds Shepparton North, Numurkah Road, Shepparton Saturday 3 October 2020 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. (Anyone who went through drive through does not need to get tested).
- Lemon Tree Café, Fryers Street, Shepparton Wednesday 7 October to Monday 12 October 2020
- Mooroopna Golf Club Pro Shop Sunday 11 October 2020 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
- Caltex Kalkallo Service Centre South Bound, 1340 Hume Freeway, Kalkallo 30 September 2020 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
To make an appointment to get tested please call our testing clinic 0428 694 968 between the hours of 9.00am and 4:30pm.