Speak to your doctor now before you get COVID-19 to learn about what you should do if you get sick.
People at higher risk of severe illness include:
If you live in a remote area and have reduced access to healthcare or are a resident in an aged care or disability care facility, discuss your risk with your GP as you may be eligible for COVID-19 antiviral treatment or additional supportive care.
Speak to your doctor now before you get COVID-19 to learn about what you should do if you get sick. Things you should discuss with your doctor include:
Ways to help reduce your risk of COVID-19:
If you have any cold and flu symptoms (such as runny nose, sore throat, fever, cough) it is important to get tested for COVID-19 as soon as possible so you can access early treatment including antiviral medicines. Stay at home until your acute symptoms have gone no matter the outcome of the test
If you have any new cold and flu symptoms within 4 weeks of recovering from COVID-19, speak to your doctor as they may recommend further testing.
You should get a PCR (nose and throat swab) test if you are at higher risk of severe illness and have:
PCR tests are more accurate and early diagnosis means you can access treatment earlier. If you can’t get a PCR test result quickly, do a rapid antigen test (RAT) while you wait for the PCR test result.
If your RAT is positive, register the result with Service NSW online or by calling 13 77 88. If you have symptoms but have tested negative on a RAT, you should have a PCR test to confirm your result as PCR tests are more accurate.
For further information, see What COVID-19 test should I do?.
For further information about COVID-19, visit NSW Government - COVID-19.
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