Four new pop-up virus testing clinics in Qld – Daily Telegraph

Four new pop-up coronavirus-testing clinics will be set up at targeted sites where tourists and residents converge.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Steven Miles said the government was scaling up testing efforts to detect any potential COVID-19 cases around the state.
“Pop-up swabbing clinics are being rolled out across Queensland as part of a testing blitz targeting transient groups like tourists and truck drivers to ensure anyone and everyone with symptoms are being tested,” Deputy Premier Miles said.
“We know that one of the most important things everyone can do to help in the fight against COVID-19 is to get tested immediately if they have any symptoms, no matter how mild, which include fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, lack of taste or smell, and fatigue.
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“COVID-19 tests are free for tourists and visitors as well as residents and available at several locations around the state, including some drive-through sites.”
Clinics are being established at the Cairns Esplanade, Gold Coast Airport, Albert Waterways (Gold Coast) and Surfers Paradise Esplanade, with other regions ready to set up pop-up clinics if required.
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Testing at the pop-up COVID-19 clinic at Victoria Park in Picton, Sydney. Picture: Brook Mitchell/Getty Images
Member for Gaven Meaghan Scanlon encouraged locals and tourists travelling too or through the Gold Coast to get tested, even if they only have mild symptoms.
“We have seen how quickly this virus can spread, that is why it is so important for anyone in Queensland to get tested if they show any symptoms of COVID-19,” Ms Scanlon said.
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“These pop-up testing clinics are in addition to other testing sites at the Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Health Precinct Building near Robina Hospital, Community Respiratory Clinics in Burleigh Waters, Upper Coomera, Hope Island and Nerang as well as selected general practices.
“No appointment is needed and the test is fast and free.”
To find the nearest testing location at the HHS website or call 13 HEALTH.
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