If you have attended a public exposure site during the date and times listed on the DHHS outbreak and exposure site locations website you may need to get tested and quarantine.

Please follow the DHHS exposure location guidelines for each category of exposure site.

If you develop any of the symptoms listed below, however mild, immediately get tested and stay at home until you receive a negative result or your quarantine period is completed.

Bayside testing locations

Correct as of 1pm Monday 4 January. For a list of testing sites and wait times visit the DHHS website. 

Location     

Address

Hours

Type     Beaumaris Testing Site 76-78 Wells Road, Beaumaris Get Directions Mon-Sun - 10am-6pm Walk-in Brighton Town Hall Corner of Carpenter and Wilson Streets, Brighton Get Directions

Mon-Sun - 9am-5pm

Walk-in Sandringham Hospital Sandringham Ambulatory Care Centre Screening Clinic, 193 Bluff Road (rear of hospital main car park), Sandringham Get Directions Mon-Sun - 8.30am-5.30pm. Last entry for testing at this site will be 15 minutes before closing time.

Walk-in

The testing is free at the mobile testing stations, hospitals and bulk billed clinics.

The Call-to-Test service enables our most vulnerable to get tested for COVID-19 (coronavirus) at home with a qualified health clinician. The service provides access for people who cannot leave home due to injury, mobility or other eligible reasons.

For more information about the Call-to-Test service visit the DHHS website. 

If you are in need of assistance due to COVID-19, we can help. Call the Bayside Support Line on 9599 4444 to speak to one of our friendly team.

Update: New COVID restrictions from 5pm NYE

When to get tested

If you have attended a public exposure site during the date and times listed on the DHHS outbreak and exposure site locations website you may need to get tested and quarantine. Please follow the DHHS exposure location guidelines.

Likewise, if you have any of the symptoms, however mild, you should get tested and stay at home until you receive a negative result. To get further advice, call the 24-hour hotline 1800 675 398, your general practitioner or use the online self-assessment tool.

The symptoms to watch out for are:

Fever Chills Cough Sore throat Shortness of breath Runny nose Loss of sense of smell.

Diagnosing possible cases of COVID-19 early, even when symptoms are mild, helps health experts control the spread of the virus. By getting tested when you have symptoms you will be doing your bit to protect all Victorians.