Visiting hours, coming to appointments

• is unwell
• has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or asked to quarantine
• has returned from overseas in the last 14 days (excluding safe travel zone countries)
• has had contact with a person with COVID-19 in the last 14 days
• has visited a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days or since the hotspot was declared (whichever is shorter)
• has visited an interstate exposure venue in the last 14 days unless an exemption has been granted for an end of life visit
• has been in an interstate area of concern in the last 14 days or since the identified start date (whichever is shorter), unless you fit into one of the categories of people who are allowed to enter a facility with a negative COVID-19 test
• has been tested for COVID-19 and is waiting for the result (except for tests due to surveillance testing obligations)
• has COVID-19 symptoms of fever (37.5 degrees or more), cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of smell or taste, runny nose, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting or fatigue

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Outpatient appointments - Frequently Asked Questions

Townsville Hospital and Health Service has resumed all outpatient services.

You can bring two support people to outpatient appointments across all Townsville Hospital and Health Service facilities.

If you are unwell, are unable to attend or are in self-isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19 it is important that you let us know and we will rebook you.

If your condition worsens during this period, seek advice from your GP.