If you have COVID-19

If you test positive for COVID‑19:

  1. You are strongly encouraged to immediately self-isolate in line with the Victorian Government's checklist for COVID cases, and notify your household and social contacts (including classmates and workmates) – these message guides can help
  2. Even if you do not fully isolate, you are strongly encouraged to stay away from campus for at least 5 days and not return until you are symptom-free
  3. If you are a student, please alert your supervisor or subject coordinator. Their contact details can be found in the Handbook or LMS and our message guides offer suggestions about what to tell/ask them. If you are currently undertaking a placement, please also notify your placement coordinator.
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    If you are a staff member, please inform your supervisor or manager. If you have questions about leave or other concerns, please speak with your supervisor in the first instance – our message guides offer suggestions about what to tell/ask them.
  4. Find out if you are eligible for antivirals (see below) to potentially limit the severity of your illness.

You should fulfil the requirements of the Victorian Government checklist for COVID cases and any University requirements before returning to campus.

Isolation

You are strongly encouraged to isolate for at least 5 days and not work in or visit a designated sensitive setting for at least 7 days. If you must attend campus for an activity that cannot be undertaken elsewhere during this time, please:

  • only attend campus if you are symptom-free
  • wear a face mask
  • undertake a RAT before attending University locations, sensitive settings or visiting people at higher risk of severe illness – if you test positive, please stay away
  • do not enter or work in government-designated sensitive settings such as hospitals, residential aged care or disability care services
  • do not enter or work in sensitive settings on campus, including University student accommodation – speak to the manager of these locations for additional precautions if you must attend (eg you are a student living in accommodation)
  • minimise your time on campus
  • follow any other public health advice
Medicines and antivirals

Medical treatments, also known as early therapies or antivirals, are available for eligible people to prevent them from getting so sick that they need to go to hospital. These treatments must be taken as soon as possible after COVID-19 symptoms begin and can be lifesaving. Find out more about these medicines and eligibility.

If you have COVID-19, have had less than 5 days of symptoms and think you are eligible, immediately contact your GP.