NSW Health has issued advice for people in COVID-19 isolation who’ve been told to evacuate their home due to the threat of rising floodwaters.
Acting Chief Health Officer Dr Marianne Gale said anyone who had been told to evacuate must do so.
“Under no circumstances should you remain in self-isolation at your residence – your safety is our highest concern and an emergency evacuation is a valid reason to leave your home,” Dr Gale said.
She urged everyone who was isolating due to COVID-19 in communities at risk of flooding to develop an evacuation plan immediately.
“Start putting together your medicines, extra drinking fluids and comfort items ready to go with you,” Dr Gale said.
“Where possible, stay with friends and family who are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, who have enough space in their home for you to continue self-isolating and who do not have an elderly or severely immunocompromised person at home,” she said.
“You may also choose to stay in a hotel or motel if feasible.”
The A/g Chief Health Officer said evacuation centres had plans to manage the risk of COVID-19 transmission and people shouldn’t hesitate to go to one if they had no safe, alternative accommodation.
Further information on evacuation plans can be accessed at this PS News link.
NSW Health has issued advice for people in COVID-19 isolation who’ve been told to evacuate their home due to the threat of rising floodwaters.
Acting Chief Health Officer Dr Marianne Gale said anyone who had been told to evacuate must do so.
“Under no circumstances should you remain in self-isolation at your residence – your safety is our highest concern and an emergency evacuation is a valid reason to leave your home,” Dr Gale said.
She urged everyone who was isolating due to COVID-19 in communities at risk of flooding to develop an evacuation plan immediately.
“Start putting together your medicines, extra drinking fluids and comfort items ready to go with you,” Dr Gale said.
“Where possible, stay with friends and family who are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, who have enough space in their home for you to continue self-isolating and who do not have an elderly or severely immunocompromised person at home,” she said.
“You may also choose to stay in a hotel or motel if feasible.”
The A/g Chief Health Officer said evacuation centres had plans to manage the risk of COVID-19 transmission and people shouldn’t hesitate to go to one if they had no safe, alternative accommodation.
Further information on evacuation plans can be accessed at this PS News link.
