THERE has been a significant reduction in the number of people presenting for COVID-19 testing at GV Health’s Acute Respiratory Clinic (ARC), raising concerns of a risk that potential active Coronavirus cases may go unnoticed.
According to GV Health, in the three-week period to August 17, 2,131 tests were carried out at the ARC.
This compares to only 1,023 tests carried out in the following three weeks up to September 7, representing a 52 percent reduction.
“This is of concern as it indicates people may not be as vigilant as required regarding the need to get tested for COVID-19,” GV Health chief executive officer, Matt Sharp, said.
“It is possible that people are becoming complacent and even the very mildest of symptoms that are similar to cold and flu symptoms can mean you have COVID-19.”
GV Health’s Acute Respiratory Clinic at Graham Street, Shepparton is open seven days a week from 10:00am to 5:30pm.
