Information current as of February 18, 2021
The South Australian COVID-19 vaccination program is planned to begin at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre from Monday, February 22, 2021. The first groups to be vaccinated are staff working at medi-hotels, airport red zone staff and healthcare workers from areas most of risk of being exposed to COVID-19.
Plans are also underway with the Commonwealth Government to vaccinate disability and aged care residents and workers, which is also due to start from February 22.
More information about the COVID-19 vaccine for people with disability can be found on the Australian Government Health Department website. More details about the South Australian COVID-19 vaccination plan can be found on the SA Health website.
Travel update
Anyone who visited Brunetti’s Terminal 4 Airport café on February 9 please complete this survey to notify SA Health.
Anyone who visited one of the public exposure sites identified on the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services website at the specified dates and times must immediately self-quarantine for 14 days from the last day of exposure. You must get a COVID-19 test within 24 hours and get tested again on day 5 and day 12 of quarantine.
For more detailed information visit the SA Health Contact Tracing information page.
If staff or visitors feel their health or someone else's health is at risk, they are welcome to voluntarily wear a mask. Most importantly, please continue to maintain hand hygiene and the use of hand sanitiser available across Minda, and do not come to work or visit Minda if unwell. Testing is important to detect any cases in our community. All South Australians should get tested for COVID-19 immediately if they have any symptoms, even if mild. Symptoms include: fever or chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell.
At Minda, we are continuing to follow all State Government guidelines and directives. The safety and welfare of our clients and staff continues to remain our top priority and we thank you for ongoing support as we all work together to protect ourselves and our clients throughout this pandemic.
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Further information
The South Australian COVID-19 Information Line is 1800 253 787, and operates from 9am to 5pm, seven days a week.
The Australian Government Department of Health website provides general information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and you can find resources about the 'Stop the Spread' campaign on the SA Health website at this link.
You can also phone the National Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080. This service runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you require translating or interpreting services, call 131 450. More information can be found at the Australian Government Department of Health website at this link.
Find out about COVID-19 testing, including testing site locations, visit the SA Health website at this link.