Latest Updates

Public health updates for the central and western metropolitan region.

Please take careful note of the publication date as information can change rapidly.

29 October 2021

Leaving quarantine in an emergency

The severe weather overnight and continuing into today has left over 500,000 Victorians without power. If your safety is at …

27 October 2021

For people living in the northwest metropolitan region, in the next six months there is an extremely high chance that …

26 October 2021

Here’s how you can get proof of your COVID-19 digital certificate or immunisation history statement. COVID-19 digital certificate Use your …

20 September 2021

Isolation and quarantine can be a very difficult time but there is a help and support available to keep you …

17 September 2021

The team at Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) are working hard to provide effective contact tracing in the current COVID-19 …

17 September 2021

If you are very sick it is always OK to call an ambulance, even if you have COVID-19. Symptoms of …

17 September 2021

Western Health is launching a campaign to encourage all our staff, volunteers, patients and consumers to prioritise their health and …

12 September 2021

*The information on this page does NOT relate to a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. For this information, click on …