May 14th, 2023To mask or not to mask – in healthcare settings.

Ochre Medical in Clunes and Creswick continues with its mask wearing policy which will be reassessed after winter.

Ochre Medical in Clunes and Creswick continues with its mask wearing policy
which will be reassessed after winter.

Meanwhile at John Curtin Aged Care in Creswick, mandatory mask wearing ended on April 26 but rapid antigen tests are continuing for visitors, workers and medical staff.

At Springs Medical in Trentham, Daylesford and Kyneton, patients and staff have the choice to wear a mask. And for Central Highlands Rural Health, N95 masks are no longer required unless staff
are working in high-risk areas.

A surgical mask is the minimal PPE required to be worn by staff working in all clinical areas in acute, residential aged care services and community nursing. RAT requirements prior to entry continue in aged care.

Chamber Poets returning to Woodend

27-04-2024

“She said a rude word!” exclaimed the eight-year-old boy. He continued to repeat this phrase every time the rude words appeared, to the delight of both the audience and the poet. Be warned: some dark and dangerous things can happen in poetry.

Walks of the Central Highlands

27-04-2024

Today we’re tackling the Andersons Tramway Walk at Mollongghip just east of Newlyn. This 8km (16km return) bushwalk is a bit of a surprise packet. Who could have guessed there would be a “tramway” running through the bush here?

Macedon Ranges gardens open to public

27-04-2024

Garden lovers are in for an Anzac Day weekend treat with the chance to visit two extraordinary private historic properties opening in the Macedon Ranges, with Open Gardens Victoria both today and tomorrow, April 27 and 28.

Transition Clunes to hold clothing swap event

26-04-2024

Newly formed local group, Transition Clunes, is preparing to hold its very first public event this month – a women’s clothing swap.

May 14th, 2023To mask or not to mask – in healthcare settings.

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