As of Friday January 7, anyone in Victoria who tests positive on a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) will be asked nine questions to quickly access the medical support they need.
Anyone who tests positive on a RAT is now considered a probable case and must immediately isolate for seven days and notify their contacts – just like those who test positive on a PCR.
It is now mandatory to report the result of a positive RAT to the Department of Health through an online form or by phone.
As well as basic personal details such as name, gender, and date of birth, cases will be asked the following questions to determine their level of risk and what support they might need:
1. Have you been told you have recently been in contact with someone who has COVID-19?
2. Have you been recently unwell with COVID-19 symptoms?
3. Do you need any support to stay home?
4. Have you received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine?
5. How many doses of the vaccine have you received, if any?
6. Have you had any symptoms in the past five days?
7. If you have symptoms how sick do you feel?
8. Do you have the following conditions (including currently pregnant or cancer treatment, blood disorder, psychiatric condition or lung, heart, kidney, or liver disease)?
9. Are you happy to contact your GP for your clinical care?
You can log your positive RAT result online at coronavirus.vic.gov.au or via the Coronavirus Hotline 1800 675 398.
