Viva: Preparing for the flu season amid COVID-19

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Ib tug kws tshuaj hno tshuaj tiv thaiv khaub thuas rau ib tug poj niam (Terry Vine) Source: Getty Images

Health authorities are urging Australians to get flu vaccination amid COVID-19 outbreak to put less pressure on public health systems


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Coronavirus symptoms can range from mild illness to pneumonia, according to the Federal Government's website. Symptoms can include a fever, coughing, sore throat, fatigue and shortness of breath.019

You can check the latest update about coronavirus (COVID-19) through the Australian social media platforms like: What AppsWhatAppsGoogle Play thiab Apple Store.

Australians must stay home and only go out to do essential thing like buying foods, necessary goods, educations, petrol station, work, study. Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from other people. Indoors, there must be a density of no more than one person per four square metres of floor space. In Victoria only 2 people are allowed to gather from midnight tonight. Self-isolation and social distancing  rules must be complies or face fines and penalties according to each state and territory measures in place. 

If you believe you may have contracted the virus, call your doctor (don’t visit) or contact the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.

If you are struggling to breathe or experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.

SBS is committed to informing Australia’s diverse communities about the latest COVID-19 developments. News and information is available in 63 languages at sbs.com.au/coronavirus

Readers seeking support with mental health can contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. More information is available at Beyond Blue.org.au. Coronavirus specific mental health advice can be found here.

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