MLHD Media Release for Murrumburrah Harden Hospital.
26 March 2020
A message from Kerry Menz, Facility Manager Murrumburrah-Harden Hospital:
To date, there have been thirteen confirmed cases (positive tests) of Coronavirus (COVID19) in Murrumbidgee Local Health District. None of these are in the Hilltops Council area.
Murrumburrah-Harden Hospital is well prepared to care for people who may be diagnosed with COVID-19.
People with mild to moderate symptoms can be managed at home with the support of their GP and Murrumbidgee Local Health District’s virtual health services.
Those who are more unwell may be admitted to an appropriate local hospital. Our Base Hospitals are equipped to support people with severe COVID-19 symptoms.
We have plans in place for the treatment and care of any one who may have contracted the virus and needs to be admitted to our hospital. An isolation area has been identified and we are well supported on the ground by teams of infection control personnel.
District speciality infection control nurses are out and about in our hospital providing support to front-line staff to maximise the safety of our healthcare workers and the community.
We have heard rumours of unverified reported cases. Spreading misinformation about COVID-19 is dangerous and only the facts should be told.
We ask members of the public to remain calm and be vigilant in their hand hygiene and practice social distancing.
Follow the advice given by NSW Health authorities and stay up to date with what’s going on the website at: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases
