Phase 1b begins at Helensburgh Respiratory Clinic

Helensburgh’s Covid-19 Clinic is shifting from testing to vaccination, 2508 District News reports.

It’s a sign of a turning point in the coronavirus pandemic that Helensburgh’s Covid-19 testing clinic will now also become a vaccination clinic,
aiming to deliver 6400 vaccines a month.

Helensburgh Respiratory Clinic, a government-funded, GP-led initiative, opened on 11 May 2020 in a temporary building behind Parkes St Practice.

“We have completed 10,000-plus Covid tests so far,” said Dr Cindy Htet, owner of Parkes Street General Practice, which runs the clinic.

“From 24 March, we will be giving over 6000 vaccinations per month.”

Dr Htet thanked her wonderful team, who have all been “working tirelessly” during the pandemic.

“Vaccination days and testing days will vary depending on the Covid-19 outbreak,” she said.

“We will be following the government’s phased rollout. The initial phase will be Phase 1B.”

This includes people aged over 70.

The next phases will be 2a, 2b and 3. To find out when you’re eligible, visit https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/booking/check-eligibility