{"id":7540,"date":"2020-03-05T17:15:52","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T07:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?page_id=7540"},"modified":"2025-03-27T14:34:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T04:34:22","slug":"what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/lung-health\/protecting-your-lungs\/coronavirus-disease-covid-19\/what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":85604,"parent":7535,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7540","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat you need to know - Lung Foundation Australia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about COVID-19 symptoms, how to protect yourself and how to live well with your lung condition. 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If you are unsure, speak with your healthcare provider, such as your GP or pharmacist.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Century Gothic","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Talk with your healthcare team about your options for COVID-19 treatment and how to access these treatments if you test positive for COVID-19<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Century Gothic","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stay home if you are unwell or test positive for COVID-19<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Century Gothic","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Practise good hygiene\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":450,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Century Gothic","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Consider wearing a mask in situations where it may be difficult to physically distance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":450,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Vaccines and boosters<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224800262 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224800262 BCX0\">COVID-19 vaccines offer <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224800262 BCX0\">significant <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224800262 BCX0\">protection against severe COVID-19 infection. It can be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224800262 BCX0\">difficult trying <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224800262 BCX0\">to keep up with the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224800262 BCX0\">latest advice <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224800262 BCX0\">on when to get a vaccine and who is eligible. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178712928 BCX0\">To assist, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178712928 BCX0\"> the latest recommendations on booster doses <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178712928 BCX0\">are summarised below<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178712928 BCX0\"> (as per Department of Health and Aged Care<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178712928 BCX0\">, 2025<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178712928 BCX0\">). <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorRed SCXW109782613 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109782613 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"FindHit TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW109782613 BCX0\"> You can also <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorRed SCXW109782613 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109782613 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"FindHit TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW109782613 BCX0\">check your <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorRed SCXW109782613 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109782613 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"FindHit TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW109782613 BCX0\">eligibility for a COVID-19 booster <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorRed SCXW109782613 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109782613 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"FindHit CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW109782613 BCX0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.gov.au\/our-work\/covid-19-vaccines\/covid-19-booster-eligibility-checker\">here<\/a>.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW109782613 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Recommendations by Age Group<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>75 years and older<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recommended every 6 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>65-74 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recommended every 12 months. Can consider every 6 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>18-64 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With severe immunocompromise: Recommended every 12 months. Can consider every 6 months.<\/li>\n<li>Without severe immunocompromise: Consider every 12 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5-17 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With severe immunocompromise: Consider every 12 months.<\/li>\n<li>Without severe immunocompromise: Not recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Under 5 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Other Key Information<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>COVID-19 vaccines remain funded for all eligible individuals, including those without a Medicare card.<\/li>\n<li>COVID-19 vaccines can be co-administered (given on the same day) with any other vaccine for people aged 5 years and over.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Individuals are encouraged to discuss their COVID-19 vaccinations with their health practitioner. For more information, visit the Department of Health website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.gov.au\/our-work\/covid-19-vaccines\/getting-your-vaccination\/booster-doses\">\u202fhere<\/a>. We\u2019ve answered some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/lung-health\/protecting-your-lungs\/coronavirus-disease-covid-19\/faqs\/\">most frequently asked questions about vaccines<\/a>, staying well, and what to do if you get COVID-19.<\/p>\n<h4>COVID-19 testing\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">COVID-19 testing rules <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have changed a lot <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">since the COVID-19 pandemic<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">esting for COVID-19 is still important <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to protect yourself and others. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You should get tested for <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">COVID-19 i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been advised by a health professional to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">get tested.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">two types of COVID-1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tests <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">available<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in Australia are:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rapid antigen tests (RATs)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most state and territor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">y governments<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> have <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">now <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">stopped <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">asking people to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">register<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> their positive <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RAT results<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> online<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Talk to your doctor about which test is right for you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and what to do if<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> you test positive for COVID-19.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If you are at risk of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">becoming very unwell with COVID-19, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">having a plan for what to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">do if you <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">test positive for COVID-19 can help <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">access to any support <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or treatments <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you may need more quickly<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you or your loved one is living with a lung condition, a plan may be developed with your treating healthcare team or GP and could include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instruction (action plan) on the actions to take if your usual symptoms change or worsen<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Up-to-date prescriptions for both regular medications and emergency medications (if they are part of your plan)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When to seek further medical care or call an ambulance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Antiviral treatment<\/h4>\n<p>If you test positive for COVID-19, you may be eligible for antiviral treatment if you are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>70 years of age or older<\/li>\n<li>50-69 years of age and with two additional risk factors<\/li>\n<li>Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, 30 years or older and with one additional risk factor<\/li>\n<li>An adult who is moderately to severely immunocompromised<\/li>\n<li>An adult who has experienced a past COVID-19 infection resulting in hospitalisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional risk factors include living in residential aged care, pre-existing health conditions such as chronic respiratory conditions, or living remotely with reduced access to higher level healthcare. For a full list of risk factors, visit the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.gov.au\/health-alerts\/covid-19\/treatments\/eligibility\">Department of Health<\/a>\u202fwebsite. You can also check your\u202feligibility for antivirals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knowplango.com.au\/\">here<\/a>. If you are at risk of becoming very unwell with COVID-19, talk to your doctor about your suitability for antiviral treatment. Together, you can develop a plan to ensure you can access antiviral treatment quickly if you need it.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW41801930 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41801930 BCX0\">If you are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, it can help to have a conversation with your GP before contracting COVID-19 about your individual circumstances. Together, you can develop a plan to ensure you can access antiviral treatment quickly if you need it.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW41801930 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":450,"335559739":450,"335559740":330}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For more information on long COVID, visit Lung Foundation Australia\u2019s dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/lung-health\/lung-conditions\/what-you-need-to-know-long-covid\/\">long COVID<\/a> webpages.<\/p>\n","link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content_area","heading":"Information by state and territory","content":"<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203683122 BCX0\">Click on your state or territory here to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203683122 BCX0\">see relevant links to health department advice, translated resources and long COVID clinics (where applicable).<\/span><\/p>\n","link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","heading":"","display_settings":"none","accordion":[{"letter":"","title":"Australian Capital Territory","text":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.covid19.act.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australian Capital Territory – COVID-19 information<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Long COVID clinic\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au\/services-and-clinics\/services\/post-covid-recovery-clinic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The University of Canberra Post-COVID Recovery Clinic, located in Bruce<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"New South Wales","text":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New South Wales – COVID-19 information<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Long COVID clinics\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.svhlunghealth.com.au\/about-us\/whats-new\/new-post-acute-long-covid-clinic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">St Vincents Hospital<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au\/Services\/Pages\/NSLCS.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Northern Sydney Long COVID Service (NSLCS)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/covid-19\/support\/translated-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Translated COVID-19 information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Northern Territory","text":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.nt.gov.au\/covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northern Territory – COVID-19 information<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Long COVID clinics: there are currently no dedicated long COVID clinics in the Northern Territory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Queensland","text":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qld.gov.au\/health\/conditions\/health-alerts\/coronavirus-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Queensland – COVID-19 information<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Long COVID clinics\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wesley.com.au\/services\/long-covid-clinic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Wesley Hospital long COVID clinic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au\/long-covid-community-rehabilitation-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Metro South Long COVID Community Rehabilitation Support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qld.gov.au\/health\/conditions\/health-alerts\/coronavirus-covid-19\/information-for\/first-nations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">COVID-19 information for First Nations people<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qld.gov.au\/health\/conditions\/health-alerts\/coronavirus-covid-19\/health-advice\/support-and-resources\/translated-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Translated COVID-19 information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"South Australia","text":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sahealth.sa.gov.au\/wps\/wcm\/connect\/public+content\/sa+health+internet\/conditions\/infectious+diseases\/covid-19\">South Australia – COVID-19 information<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Long COVID clinics\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rah.sa.gov.au\/patients-and-visitors\/conditions-services-and-clinics\/medical-conditions\/long-covid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Royal Adelaide Hospital long COVID Assessment Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sahealth.sa.gov.au\/wps\/wcm\/connect\/public+content\/sa+health+internet\/services\/hospitals\/flinders+medical+centre\/services+and+clinics+at+flinders+medical+centre\/outpatient+clinics+at+flinders+medical+centre\/post+covid+rehabilitation+clinic+at+flinders+medical+centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW49728940 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeClicked CommentHighlightClicked SCXW49728940 BCX0\">Flinders Medical Centre Post COVID Rehabilitation Clinic<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeClicked SCXW49728940 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Tasmania","text":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tasmania – COVID-19 information<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Long COVID clinics\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.tas.gov.au\/health-topics\/coronavirus-covid-19\/what-do-if-you-test-positive\/post-covid-19-condition-long-covid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Post COVID-19 Navigation Service<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.tas.gov.au\/health-topics\/coronavirus-covid-19\/guidance-and-resources\/my-language-portal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Translated COVID-19 information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Victoria","text":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Victoria – COVID-19 information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au\/translated-information-about-coronavirus-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Translated COVID-19 information<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Long COVID clinics\n<ul>\n<li>Epworth, a private hospital group, runs a range of long-COVID rehabilitation programs via Telehealth and at Brighton, Camberwell, Geelong, Hawthorn and Richmond. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epworth.org.au\/who-we-are\/our-services\/rehabilitation\/covid-19-after-effects-and-rehabilitation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Visit website for more information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geelonglongcovidclinic.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geelong long COVID clinic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thevictorianrehabilitationcentre.com.au\/services\/long-covid-rehabilitation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre Long COVD Outpatient program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Western Australia","text":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ww2.health.wa.gov.au\/Articles\/A_E\/Coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Western Australia – COVID-19 information<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Long COVID clinics:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/emhs.health.wa.gov.au\/Hospitals-and-Services\/Services\/EMHS-Post-COVID-19-Clinic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) Post COVID-19 Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wa.gov.au\/government\/covid-19-coronavirus\/covid-19-coronavirus-translated-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Translated COVID-19 information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_cards","heading":"Living with a lung condition in a COVID-19 world","text":"Navigating life in a COVID-world can feel overwhelming and uncertain for anyone, but if you're living with a lung condition feelings of fear and anxiety are common. There are steps you can take to feel safe and stay as well as possible.","cards":[{"image":19121,"heading":"Managing your condition","text":"Ensuring your lung condition is well-managed and you're as well as possible is important. Read tips to manage your condition including connecting with your healthcare team and having an action plan in place.","link":{"title":"Find out more","url":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/lung-health\/protecting-your-lungs\/coronavirus-disease-covid-19\/medication\/","target":""}},{"image":19714,"heading":"Protecting yourself","text":"There are measures that you can put in place in your day-to-day life to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep yourself and your loved ones well.","link":{"title":"Read more","url":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/lung-health\/protecting-your-lungs\/coronavirus-disease-covid-19\/social-distancing\/","target":""}},{"image":18753,"heading":"Your mind matters","text":"It's normal to feel a range of emotions such as fear, frustration, anxiousness and a lose of confidence. Implementing simple practices in your day-to-day life can help you to manage your mental wellbeing and help you feel more in control.","link":{"title":"Learn more","url":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/after-your-diagnosis-title\/mental-health\/coping-during-covid-19\/","target":""}},{"image":19136,"heading":"Keeping active at home","text":"Regular exercise or movement is widely recognised as one of the best things you can do to improve your wellbeing and reduce symptoms such as breathlessness. If you\u2019re not used to exercising at home it may feel a little strange and daunting and you might find it hard to stay motivated.","link":{"title":"Exercise resources","url":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/lung-health\/protecting-your-lungs\/coronavirus-disease-covid-19\/physical-health\/","target":""}},{"image":83448,"heading":"Recovering from COVID-19","text":"Recovering from COVID-19 will be different for everyone and may be affected by a range of factors, including your overall health. 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