Pandemic declaration to end, changes to isolation rules
The State Government has announced upcoming changes to COVID-19 requirements in alignment with decisions agreed to by all states and territories at the National Cabinet.Starting Thursday, the pandemic declaration will end, and Victorians will...
Trials for COVID nasal medication start
A nasal medication that could reduce transmission of COVID-19 in homes and hospitals will soon begin clinical trials in Victoria through a new medical manufacturing centre in Melbourne.Treasurer Tim Pallas met with researchers at...
COVID-19 orders updated across Victoria
Amendments have been made to Victoria’s COVID-19 regulations to better align with pandemic orders across the country.Starting on Friday, positive COVID-19 cases with no symptoms on day five of their isolation period are allowed...
Health service offers free tests in Kilmore
Representatives of Kilmore District Health, KDH, were out in the community last week, distributing free Rapid Antigen Tests, RATs, to help residents.Attending locations including Kilmore Village, Wallan Customer and Library Centre and Broadford Customer...
New community awards recognising Mitchell Shire heroes
THREE Mitchell Shire organisations have joined forces with a new initiative to honour people who have given exceptional service to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.Rotary Club of Southern Mitchell, Kilmore Racing Club and...
Mickleham quarantine facility opens its doors
By Colin MacGillivrayA MULTIMILLION dollar quarantine facility at Mickleham opened its doors yesterday, allowing Victoria to begin a transition away from its COVID-19 hotel quarantine program.Since the pandemic reached Australia in 2020, many overseas...
Density limits scrapped, check-in requirement reduces
COVID-19 restrictions are set to ease as hospitalisation numbers and community transmissions decrease.Density quotients of one person per two square metres at hospitality and entertainment venues will be removed from 6pm tomorrow, Friday. Indoor...
Concerns raised over shortage of rapid tests
By Colin MacGillivrayMEMBER for McEwen Rob Mitchell is concerned pensioners across the electorate have been unable to access free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, RATs, despite a Federal Government program promising up to 10 free...
Mental health complexities grow after COVID-19 pandemic
By Colin MacGillivrayMITCHELL Shire health and social support groups are banding together to address a broad array of mental health issues as the community grapples with the ongoing fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.The Goulburn...
Focus on youth vaccinations at Kilmore District Health
WITH several changes being made to mandatory COVID-19 booster vaccinations, Kilmore District Health, KDH, has provided an update for its services at the vaccination clinic.The clinic will now be accepting walk-in appointments for both...