The current COVID-19 outbreak across the Melbourne metropolitan region has seen COVID-19 swab testing numbers and COVID-19 vaccination bookings increase dramatically at East Grampians Health Service.
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In the past week more than 300 people were tested for COVID-19 at the EGHS daily swab testing clinic, while more than 500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine were administered.
East Grampians Health Service chief executive Andrew Freeman thanked people for coming forward to get tested.
"The past week has shown just how quickly COVID-19 can spread and just how widespread the current outbreak is across hundreds of exposure sites," he said.
"We are grateful to all those who came forward for testing and encourage anyone with even the mildest of symptoms to get tested at our EGHS testing clinic."
To book an appointment for a COVID-19 swab test, please call 5352 9532.
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Mr Freeman also praised the Ararat district community for coming forward to get their COVID-19 vaccination this week.
"Getting vaccinated is the only way our lives can return to normal and the only way to prevent repeat lockdowns," he said
"I want to thank our staff, who in addition to working at the vaccination clinic throughout the week, also worked all last Saturday and will again work tomorrow (Saturday June 5) to ensure as many people as possible can get their vaccine," he said.
To book an appointment for Pfizer vaccine (40-49 years) or AstraZeneca (50+ years), please phone 5352 9363 between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
"Please have patience, as we are receiving a high volume of phone calls and our staff will attend to your call as quickly as possible," Mr Freeman said.
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