Second respiratory clinic now open on the Gold Coast

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Second respiratory clinic now open on the Gold Coast

A second respiratory clinic has opened at Upper Coomera, as Queensland’s testing criteria has been expanded so that anyone in the state who has a fever (or history of fever) or acute respiratory symptoms can get tested for COVID-19.

The Commonwealth Government is establishing GP led clinics and Gold Coast Primary Health Network has been supporting this process locally on the Gold Coast.

Respiratory clinics provide a safe environment for dedicated assessment and testing of any respiratory symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath.

There are no referrals required, but bookings are essential.

Testing is free for everyone.

GOLD COAST RESPIRATORY CLINICS

Burleigh Cove Respiratory Clinic

Address: Shop 13/109 West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Waters

Open: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm

To Book: Online at HotDoc or burleighcrc.com.au or call 0410 831 919

 

Haan – Upper Coomera Respiratory Clinic

Address: Ground Floor, Shop 6/21 Coomera Grand Drive, Upper Coomera

Open: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5.20pm

To Book: Online at HotDoc or call 07 5529 7125

 

An additional clinic at Hope Island will be also be opened in the next few days at and a clinic at Nerang for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait community is also being established.

For more information on COVID-19 and your nearest testing clinics, click here.

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