First 24 hours – managing COVID-19 in a residential aged care facility
This fact sheet describes the steps you should take in the first 24 hours following the identification of a COVID-19 positive case.

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First 24 hours – managing COVID-19 in a residential aged care facility
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Publication date:
29 June 2020
Last updated:
15 February 2022
Publication type:
Fact sheet
Intended audience:
Health sector
Description:
This fact sheet describes the steps you should take after the identification of a COVID-19 positive case over the:
- First 30 minutes to 6 hours
- Hours 6 to 12
- Hours 12 to 24