Dear
As you may already be aware there has been a global outbreak
of a coronavirus disease, COVID-19.
There are a growing number of COVID-19 cases in Australia.
Most people who become sick with COVID-19 only experience
mild symptoms, similar to a cold or flu, and will quickly recover. However,
some people may be more affected than others . This includes elderly people,
people w ith heart, lung, kidney conditions or diabetes.
Housing staff from the Department of Communities and Justice
(DCJ) are aware of how to best protect themselves and tenants from COVID- 19.
If you are due to have a visit from DCJ Housing and you feel unwell, or you are
self-isolating or under
Quarantine, please call your local Housing office before
your appointment.
If our housing staff are not well, or believe they may have
been exposed to COVID- 19, they will not visit you.
Additionally, If you need to visit us and you have concerns
about being around other people because of COVlD-19 , you can talk to your
local office by phone or access a range of services through the MyHousing app
which can be downloaded via the App Store or Google Play .
Advice on how to take
care of your own health
The NSW Health website remains the best place for the most
up to date information on COV ID-19 and
this can be accessed at
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx.
Please listen to advice from doctors and experts.
COVID-19 spreads from one person who has the virus to
another person through droplets from a cough or sneeze. It can also spread from
objects or surfaces. There are steps you can take to protect yourself and those
around you from spreading the virus:
• Wash your
hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
• Avoid
touching your eyes, nose and mouth as much as possible.
• Maintain
at least one-metre distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or
sneezing
• If you
are feeling unwell, it is best you stay home. Even for a slight cough or cold.
• Cover
your nose and mouth with a tissue or your elbow when you sneeze or cough. Make
sure you throw your tissues directly into the bin.
If you have a fever , cough, or trouble breathing see a
doctor and call them before you visit.
You can also call HealthDirect on 1800 022 222.
If you are feeling seriously unwell and it is an emergency,
call 000 immediately.
If you need help translating this information, you can call
All Graduates on 1300 134 746.
Yours sincerely
Paul Vevers
Deputy Secretary
Housing. Disability and District Services and Emergency
Management