WITH the number of reported active Covid-19 cases dropping in the Limestone Coast, the region’s top health official has reminded residents of the obligation to report any positive case, including those revealed by a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) taken at home.
Limestone Coast Local Health Network Executive Director of Medical Services, Dr Elaine Pretorius said: “While we have seen the number of positive Covid-19 cases drop recently in South Australia, we would like to remind members of the community to follow health advice and the process for reporting a positive Covid-19 test result.
“You must report your positive result within 24 hours through the online form on the SA Health website if you get your test from a designated RAT Collection Point, from a retail outlet, from your workplace or any other means.
“You can also report negative and invalid results, which help give SA Health a more accurate picture of Covid-19 rates in South Australia.
“It is important we keep track of our Covid-19 rates in our community so we can continue to actively respond to Covid-19 and manage the way we deliver care in our health facilities.
“If you don’t have a mobile phone with internet access, you can report your positive result by calling the SA Covid-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787.
“You should get a PCR test as soon as you develop any Covid-19 symptoms and are not a close contact.
“If you test positive to a RAT, this is considered a case.
“You do not need to get a PCR test to confirm your result, however you are required to report your result within 24 hours, isolate for 10 days from the day you had a positive result, and notify your close contacts that you have tested positive.”
