Colac Area Health
PCR test demand easing
Demand for COVID-19 PCR testing in Colac has declined and changes to close contact rules mean more essential workers will be able to attend work even if they are close contacts of a positive COVID-19 case.
Youngster relieved to get COVID jab
Seventy Colac district children rolled up their sleeves for a COVID-19 vaccine this week.
New rules to combat outbreak
New COVID-19 restrictions will come into effect across Victoria from tonight, after Colac Otway recorded 63 new cases in the past two days.
Elective surgery roll-back
Colac Area Health will reduce its non-urgent elective surgery, in line with State Government regulations, to help hospitals respond to the increasing number of patients with COVID-19.
Worker shortages hit health service
Colac Area Health says it is facing staff shortages while dealing with high demand for COVID-19 testing, acknowledging community frustrations around testing and result wait times.
Surging demand for virus tests
Health services and authorities are continuing to ask for patience and kindness towards healthcare workers as demand for COVID-19 testing across the Colac district persists and wait times blow out.
Fundraising luncheon during regatta
Colac’s Longest Lunch will be an opportunity to catch up with friends, enjoy produce from local businesses and support Colac hospital.
Healthcare restrictions
Colac Area Health has enforced changes to its visitation rules, as the city’s COVID-19 cases rise.