Acute Respiratory Illness Response
Message from the Metro North Health Incident Controller – COVID-19 & Influenza update 430 | 27/07/2022
Dear colleagues,
- Current situation
- Tier 3
- Useful links
Current situation
We currently have 536 active cases of COVID in our care, including 170 inpatients with 8 in ICU (2 ventilated). There are 366 patients in the Virtual Ward. Unfortunately, we saw 2 people pass away from COVID-19.
Today 698 staff are away from work due to either being COVID positive or requiring isolation due to being a close contact. This number does not include other types of sick leave. Additionally, 131 close contact staff have been able to return to work as Critical Essential workers.
Tier 3
Metro North remains in Tier 3 of our COVID-19 and Influenza Response Plan. Under Tier 3, we have suspended all non-urgent planned care and increased our PPE in clinical areas to a minimum of P2/N95 mask and protective eyewear.
We encourage staff to wear masks in the community when you’re indoors or can’t socially distance.
Useful links
- Find a PCR test provider (including drive through, bulk bill, four-plex) on the Queensland Government website.
- Register your COVID vaccination dose.
- People with respiratory symptoms can make an appointment (often same day) through GP Respiratory Clinics.
- You can find a COVID vaccine provider using the Department of Health COVID Vaccine Clinic Finder website.
Take care and look after yourselves and each other.
Regards,
Louise O’Riordan
Metro North Health Incident Controller