Extended testing times and new San Remo drive through
Testing capacity and times at the Cowes Drive Through Site have been extended.
Anyone who was at one of the Tier 1 sites during the times listed on the state government website www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-site must immediately be tested and then quarantine for 14 days.
Anyone at a Tier 2 site should get tested as soon as possible and isolate until receiving a negative result.
Even if you did not attend any of the exposure sites, anyone experiencing even the mildest Covid symptoms should get tested.
The Drive Through testing site in Cowes has been expanded and opening hours extended. It will run from 7am until 5pm each day.
Demand at the site is expected to be high in the next three days, so please be patient.
Test times at the Wonthaggi Drive Through site have also been extended to 7am – 5pm.
A new testing site has been set up in San Remo, which will run from 9am - 5pm.
Given the growing number of exposure sites, there will be a huge demand for tests and delays are expected at all sites.
Bass Coast Health recommends bringing water, snacks, a book or activity. You must also bring your Medicare Card.
Cowes Drive Through Clinic - Cowes Transit Centre
- 7am - 5pm, 7 days a week
San Remo Drive Through Clinic - Recreation Centre
- 9am - 5pm, every day until further notice
Wonthaggi Hospital Drive Thru Clinic:
- 7am - 5pm, 7 days a week
You can also book a test with Wonthaggi Respiratory Clinic. Please book online or phone 0492 036 568.
Covid symptoms include: fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, or loss of sense of smell or taste.
People should phone their doctor or the Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 if their symptoms get worse.
For information on exposure sites go to www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-site
