The test clinic at Sandringham Hospital (rear of hospital main car park) is currently the key test site for Bayside.
Other temporary test locations may open in coming days - please keep updated via the DHHS website or this page.
Clinic details - Sandringham Ambulatory Care Centre Screening Clinic, 193 Bluff Road ( Sandringham) - Get Directions
For a full list of testing sites and wait times visit the DHHS website.
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.
When to get testedIf 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.
You may also have been directed to get a test by the Department of Health and Human Services.
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.