COVID-19
Colac’s COVID clinic to finally close doors
After almost two years and 25,707 PCR tests, Colac Area Health will halt its COVID-19 testing service.
COVID-19 restrictions set to ease across state
Third dose COVID-19 vaccine mandates will lift in certain industries and COVID-positive people will be able to drive household members to and from education or work, as the State Government eases pandemic orders.
Teacher shortages hit Colac schools
Colac district schools are bearing the brunt of an influx in staff and student illnesses, with absences and a lack of access to relief teachers causing schools to reshuffle staff to cover classes, taking them away from their main roles.
Testing scaled back
Colac Area Health has wound back its COVID-19 testing and vaccination hours in response to low attendees and attempts to manage staff shortages across the organisation.
More can have booster shots
More people will be able to access the COVID-19 winter booster vaccine to protect themselves against the virus.
Schools hold steady with lower absences
A Colac high school and primary school say they are experiencing low student and staff COVID-19 absentee rates but remain wary of possible spikes, encouraging people to stay home when
unwell.
High COVID figures persisting for Colac
Colac Otway continues to feel the impacts of COVID-19 as daily case numbers remain high, with the shire having recorded more than 4000 cases since the pandemic began.
Aged-care centre quiet on COVID clusterβs size
Aged-care provider Mercy Health has declined to confirm how many Mercy Place Colac residents and staff members have been impacted by a COVID-19 outbreak at the aged-care home.
