COVID-19 is an illness caused by the coronavirus and it is having a big impact globally.
Under the current pandemic, we all need to take extra care of ourselves and those around us, accepting that – for now – the way we go about our lives has changed a lot.
Contracting coronavirus can have devastating consequences. Some Aboriginal people are more at risk, including Elders, people with co-morbidities (health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular illness, cancer, and dementia), and those living in overcrowded conditions.
KEEPING YOU SAFE
Additional entry restrictions for the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands and the Maralinga Tjarutja (MT) Lands were introduced on 23 November 2021. This includes the requirement that anyone entering the APY or MT Lands must be fully vaccinated.
Current restrictions in South Australia are available through:
Watch the short video Stop the Spread. Stay Strong featuring SA's Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier and AHCSA CEO, Shane Mohor.
Social distancing (also known as physical distancing) and practising good hygiene can help.
Watch out for the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 including fever, sweats or chills, sore throat, cough, runny nose, tiredness or fatigue, trouble breathing, loss of taste, and loss of smell.
If you have any of these symptoms, stay at home and phone your local health clinic or the 24-hour National Coronavirus Information Line on 1800 020 080.
If you need urgent help, call an ambulance on 000.
Support is also available via:
SA Aboriginal Mental Health Support and Advice Line (Thirilli): 1800 841 313
SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line (8:00 am to 8:00 pm, 7 days): 1800 632 753
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
SA Mental Health Triage: (24/7) 131 465
Lifeline Australia: 131 114
Mensline Australia: 1300 789 978
Kids Help Line: 1800 551 800
Alcohol & Drug Information Service (ADIS): 1300 131 340
1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732 for confidential information, counselling and support
SA COVID-19 Information Line: 1800 253 787 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm, 7 days a week)
