23 July 2021
We are pleased to let you know that Queensland Health has advised that visitor restrictions for residential aged care services in South East Queensland are now lifted. This is relevant to Whiddon Beaudesert Star. The Chief Health Officer has asked that people in South East Queensland continue to wear masks for a further seven days.
Please note that visits must be booked in advance. When you visit, please ensure the following:
- that you practice good hand hygiene and social distancing
- that you check-in through our visitor check-in system and on the Check In Queensland app
- do not visit if have been to any close or casual contact locations (for QLD click here, for NSW click here) or to any interstate locations of concern
- do not visit if you are unwell and have COVID-19 symptoms – fever (37. 5°C or higher) or symptoms of COVID-19
- do not visit if you are a close contact of a person with confirmed COVID-19 and are within their self-isolation period
- do not visit if you live in a household with a person who is currently self-isolating
- do not visit if you are waiting for a COVID-19 test result
Please note that border controls will be tightened and all of New South Wales has been declared a COVID-19 Hotspot as of this morning. This is in addition to the current hotspot declarations for Victoria and South Australia. Anyone who has been in a hotspot is not permitted to enter an aged care facility in Queensland.
We are pleased to welcome you back and thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. We do ask you to stay vigilant of COVID-19 safety when visiting.