China News Service, May 11th, according to the website of the Chinese Embassy in Australia, with the development of the local epidemic in Australia, the medical institutions and standards related to testing have been adjusted. The updated information is now organized as follows. The embassy in Australia reminds Chinese citizens in Australia to effectively protect themselves.

  1. Pay close attention to your own health. If symptoms of new coronavirus pneumonia appear, please seek local medical help as soon as possible. The Australian National Coronavirus Health Information 24-hour hotline can be called 1800020080. For translation or interpretation services, please call 131450. The telephone numbers of public health departments in Australian states and territories can be found at https://www.health.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/state-and-territory-offices.

  2. According to the information released by the Australian Ministry of Health, the Australian government has established GP respiratory clinics throughout the country to evaluate patients with fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath, including 3 in the Capital Territory and 2 in the Northern Territory. For appointments and specific information, please refer to the Australian Department of Health website.

  3. The Capital Territory will continue to relax the Covid-19 test standards. Anyone with a fever of 38 degrees or above or a respiratory infection can be tested. At present, there are 5 testing institutions in Canberra. If there are suspected symptoms, please make an appointment by phone or online in advance. For specific information, see the website of the Capital Territory Health Bureau. There are 8 inspection agencies in the Northern Territory. If there are suspected symptoms, you need to contact your GP or call the public health hotline 180080002, Darwin residents can also call 89228044 to arrange for testing. For specific information, see the website of the Northern Territory Health Bureau. Please follow the doctor's instructions during the consultation and testing, and actively cooperate with local relevant measures.

  Chinese citizens who need consular assistance can call the following numbers:

  Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline: + 86-10-12308, + 86-10-59913991. WeChat users can also ask for help through the mini program "Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12308".

  Consular Protection and Assistance Phone of the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in Australia:

  Embassy in Australia 02 6228 3948

  Consulate General in Sydney 02 9550 5519

  Consulate General in Melbourne 03 9824 8810

  Consulate General in Perth 08 9221 3729

  Consulate General in Brisbane 07 3012 8090

  Consulate General in Adelaide 08 8268 8806