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What should I do if I feel unwell, and I think I may have COVID-19?

I have tested positive to COVID 19

  • You need to isolate for 7 days from the date your PCR test or RAT
  • You need to tell your employer or education provider or childcare centre
  • You need to tell your social contacts (people you have spent time with)
  • If you still have symptoms on Day 7 it is recommended that you stay home until your symptoms have gone.
  • You do not need to have another test

A person in my house has tested positive to COVID 19

  • You are a household contact
  • You need to quarantine for 7 days

I don’t have any symptoms

  • you need to have a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on Day 1 and Day 6. If a RAT is not available you need to have a PCR.

I do have symptoms or I develop symptoms or my RAT is positive

  • It is recommended you book in for a PCR test to confirm results.

A person in my workplace or education or social setting has tested positive

I don’t have symptoms

  • It is recommended you have a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) each day for 5 days
  • You don’t need to quarantine

I have symptoms and / or my RAT is positive

  • It is recommended you have a PCR test and isolate until you have a negative result

A person who I have spent time with has told me they have tested positive

I don’t have symptoms

  • It is recommended you have a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) each day for 5 days
  • You don’t need to quarantine

I have symptoms and / or my RAT is positive

  • It is recommended you have a PCR test and isolate until you have a negative result

What is the difference between a PCR and Rapid Antigen Test?

PCR tests are used to diagnose COVID 19 and are very sensitive to the virus. This means it can detect the virus in the early stages of infection. PCR tests are sent to a laboratory and usually take at least 24 hours for the result.

Rapid Antigen Tests are tests people can do at home and have the results within 15 minutes. They are less sensitive to COVID 19 than the PCR test.

My vaccination certificate isn’t up to date

For more information see Your COVID Checklist | Coronavirus Victoria

What does Asymptomatic testing mean?

Asymptomatic means you DO NOT have symptoms.

Where do I go for testing?

If you need a test, please check here for your nearest testing facility.

I have tested positive on a RAT test, what do I do next?

Please register your positive test here. 

When should I get my booster shot?

For the latest information about your booster shot or any other vaccine advice, please visit the Department of Health website

Post COVID return to exercise advice

Click here to download information sheet