18/03/2020
Covid – 19
To maintain the health of both staff and patients during this time we would like to advise all patients of the following:
• If you have recently travelled overseas, please ensure a minimum of 14 days before making appointments following your return
• If you experience any symptoms during this time contact your GP for medical advice immediately and follow guidelines as per the Department of Health WA https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/coronavirus
• if you have been in contact with anyone with a confirmed case of Covid-19, or someone with a high risk of a positive test, we ask that you do not attend the surgery until you have been cleared by a medical professional
• If you are feeling unwell or have had cold or flu symptoms, we ask that you reschedule your appointment until you are feeling better
• Good hand hygiene is important at the surgery and we ask that patients follow hand washing guidelines and when entering the clinic use the alcohol gel provided
• We ask that where possible you come alone to your appointment, unless parent or guardian is required
• We are practicing extra hygiene protocols within the surgery to ensure your safety
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the clinic on 08 9321 3433.
Many thanks
West Perth Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019. It is a new strain of coronaviruses that hasn’t previously been identified in humans.
