South Coast COVID patients to receive kits to self-monitor in home isolation

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Updated June 3 2020 - 4:13pm, first published 2:15pm
As part of a trial program, the region's COVID patients recovering at home will receive a health care kit containing tools to check their blood pressure, blood oxygen levels and temperature. File image.
As part of a trial program, the region's COVID patients recovering at home will receive a health care kit containing tools to check their blood pressure, blood oxygen levels and temperature. File image.

South Coast COVID-19 patients will benefit from a Virtual Community Care Centre which will give them access to health professionals, and allow them to self-monitor, while recovering in home isolation.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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