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Important information about novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Delmar Private Hospitals patient and visitor COVID-19 policy 

Visitors are not required to wear a mask on entry to Delmar Private Hospital.

However, it is recommended that masks be worn if visiting vulnerable patients or if there are any respiratory symptoms.  

In some circumstances a staff member may request visitors to wear a mask. We appreciate your co-operation. 

Visitors will not be permitted if they: 

·        have tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 7 days. 

·        have tested positive for another acute respiratory infection in the last 7 days. 

·        are a high risk or household/close contact of someone who has had COVID-19 within the previous 7 days. 

·        have COVID -19 or other respiratory infection symptoms. 

·        have arrived from overseas within the last 7 days. 

Patients who have travelled overseas within the last 7 days should advise the hospital before admission.

Screening: Patients being admitted to Delmar Private Hospital

are required to have a Rapid Antigen Test the day of admission.

The RAT negative result will need to be presented on admission. If in any event you receive a positive result, please contact the hospital immediately.