Darling Downs Health says ‘Facetime is the new real time’ while it continues to protect vulnerable patients across its region’s hospitals – including Warwick and Stanthorpe – by limiting visitors to one visitor/per patient/per day.
“We understand this is hard, and we know how visitors play an important role in a patient’s recovery,” a Darling Downs Health spokeswoman said.
“You can stay in touch with your loved ones, whether they are recovering in hospital, or at home, through phone, text, email, social media or video-chat.
“There are no visiting restrictions on FaceTime!
“Individual exceptions will be considered – please contact the Nurse Unit Manager at your local hospital regarding your family’s situation.”
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The Free Times is awaiting an update on the COVID-19 case tally for the Darling Downs Health region – but it is understood there has only been one case so far in the Southern Downs/Granite Belt region and that person is awaiting final test results to confirm they have recovered.
UPDATES ON ASSISTANCE…
• For individuals and businesses seeking information on federal and state government assistance related to COVID-19 the Southern Downs Regional Council has a COVID-19 ‘portal’ on its website with numerous helpful links – visit www.sdrc.qld.gov.au
