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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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Fact sheet
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Health sector
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English
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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
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COVID-19 resources for health professionals, including aged care providers, pathology providers and health care managers
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