Caring for children with COVID-19
How to care for your children at home if they test positive for COVID-19 and what to do if their symptoms worsen.
For health support, call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080
If you test positive to COVID-19, it is normal to feel worried or scared. It is likely your symptoms will be mild and you can recover safely at home.
If you need health support you can get COVID-19 information or advice by calling the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You should only call Triple Zero (000) or attend an emergency department if your symptoms are severe.
COVID-19 treatments
Antiviral treatments reduce the risk of severe disease and hospitalisation from COVID-19.
Treatments are available for people 70 years and older, people 50 years and older with two or more risk factors, Aboriginal people 30 years and older with two od more risk factors and immunocompromised people 18 years and older.
To discuss your eligibility, call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 (available 24 hours, 7 days).