NEWS DESK
COVID-19 testing available at Peninsula Health PENINSULA Health Frankston is one of 19 testing sites for COVID-19 around Victoria, but medical experts are urging people to only present for testing if they meet the criteria for COVID-19 infection. Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt, released a statement 19 March that said: “In terms of the national health response, Australia has undertaken 81,000 tests for coronavirus, of which 99.5 per cent of tests have shown to be negative. In addition, we have secured a further 97,000 test kits, the first half of which arrived in the country late last night and will be distributed today. This ensures we have and will continue to have one of the highest testing rates in the world”. Meanwhile, Peninsula Health has put strategies in place to contain the spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus). “All visitors are asked to take note of our new Visitor Guidelines, across all Peninsula Health sites, effective from Wednesday 18 March.” • One (1) visitor per patient at any one time
Bait: Meat ingested by a dog which allegedly contained rat poison. Picture: Supplied
• Visiting hours are 4PM to 8PM (except Maternity and Paediatrics) • No visitors under 16 years of age • Visitors feeling unwell are not permitted • If you are collecting your loved one, please wait outside the building • Exceptions to visiting rules will apply in special circumstances – speak with the patient’s healthcare team • You are not permitted to visit if you have returned from overseas in the past 14 days
Safety first: New restrictions will be implemented at Frankston Hospital to protect patients and visitors from COVID-19. Picture: Gary Sissons
Dog swallows bait A DOG has survived after ingesting rat bait thrown over the fence of a home in Carrum Downs. Seaford Veterinary Hospital wrote on their Facebook page on 12 March that they had treated a dog which had swallowed rat poison hidden inside meat. “One of our clients dogs has a confirmed rodenticide toxicity after rat bait was tossed over her fence in Tyntynder Drive Carrum Downs,” the statement read. “Tragically one of her much loved little dogs died of this in November despite having apparently absolutely no access to poison of any kind either in their home or when out and about. In mid-February she had two baits thrown over her fence, found when her new puppy was chewing on one. Today, blood tests have confirmed her puppy has ingested a potentially fatal dose within the last few days. “This time we were lucky and treatment was started before he developed serious symptoms. We are seriously worried about a possible next
time though. “Anyone living locally is advised to be vigilant and contact their vet immediately for advice if they suspect their pet may have eaten a bait or is unwell.”
Shower hours expand THE free shower facility for the homeless on Playne Street is set to expand from one day of operation to three. The showers opened late last year, and were available on Tuesdays for two hours from 12.30pm. The facility will now be open at the same time on Fridays and Sundays as well. The facility is run by Donation Chain. They announced the expansion of their service on social media. “Towels, bathmats, toiletries, new socks, underwear and seasonal fruit are all provided free of charge,” they said. “We currently have many brilliant volunteers that keep the showers going but we will be needing many more donations of socks/underwear to hand out. We ask please that smaller sizes are donated as many of our survivors are emaciated.”
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Frankston Times
24 March 2020