Mr. Love asks about COVID testing availability in the Moore electorate. The Minister provides a list of testing sites and confirms testing availability at specific health services, also mentioning the availability of free RATs.

AnsweredQoN 353Legislative Assembly
Asked
15 February 2022
Portfolio
Health

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(1) Can the Minister please provide a list of all COVID testing and temporary testing sites for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients in the Electorate of Moore? (2) With reference to the Department of Health website which lists COVID testing clinics (www.healthywa.wa.gov.au) as follows - 'testing is available at COVID clinics, regional public hospitals and health services, remote health clinics', will COVID testing be made available at the following health services: (a) Bindoon; (b) Mingenew; (c) Jurien Bay; (d) Leeman; and (e) Lancelin?

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Answered
15 March 2022
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
6 days
1)
Formal PCR COVID testing sites are located at the following WACHS Health Centres:
·         Dalwallinu
·         Dongara Eneabba Mingenew
·         Goomalling
·         Jurien Bay
·         Morawa Perinjori
·         Mullewa
·         Northhampton
·         North Midlands (Three Springs)
·         Moora
·         Wongan Hills
2)
a) There is no WACHS facility at Bindoon.
b) Testing is available at the Mingenew Silverchain post.
c) Testing is available at WACHS Jurien Bay Health Centre.
d) Testing is available at the Leeman Silverchain post.
e) Testing is available at the Lancelin Silverchain post.
In the case of a surge in these locations, temporary testing capacity may be deployed. Additionally, testing can also be undertaken at home using Rapid Antigen Tests which are now widely available to the public. RAT kits are available at supermarkets, pharmacies and other selected suppliers. As part of the WA Free RAT Program, every WA household is eligible for five free RATs.

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