Premier Mark McGowan and Health Minister Roger Cook with an update on WA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today Premier Mark McGowan and Health Minister Roger Cook provided an update on the latest Perth coronavirus updates.
Latest COVID-19 cases in Western Australia
Overnight WA has recorded 3 new cases of COVID-19 today, taking the total cases in WA to 535.
This is now the 6th day in row where WA’s new cases have remained in single digits.
WA COVID-19 snapshot:
- There are currently 535 confirmed COVID-19 cases in WA
- Of the new cases, the individuals are aged between 38 and 74 years old
- 40% of WA’s COVID-19 cases come from cruise ships
- 338 people have recovered from COVID-19 in WA
- 8 people are in ICU
- 25,088 West Australians have tested negative for COVID-19
Expanded testing program to begin tomorrow
12 private diagnostic sites will be made available for coronavirus testing with a referral from a GP.
This will significantly increase the number of testing locations and significantly increase the testing capabilities of the state.
New locations in Perth available for coronavirus testing:
From Friday 17 April the following centres are now providing COVID-19 testing.
Western Diagnostic Pathology
- Mandurah – Murray Medical Centre – Unit 3, 32-36 Minilya Parkway, Greenfields
Mon-Fri 13:00 – 16:15, Sat 7:30 – 11:30, Sun Closed - Duncraig – Glengarry Medical Suites –Unit 4, 60 Arnisdale Rd Duncraig WA 6023
Mon-Fri 13:00 – 16:00, Sat 09:00 – 11:00, Sun Closed - Myaree – 9 Hayden Court Myaree WA 6154
Mon-Fri 09:00 – 16:00, Sat 08:00 – 11:00, Sun: Closed - Rockingham – Council Ave – Suite 1, Hudson House 11 Council Ave Rockingham WA 6168
Mon-Fri 07:30 – 13:00, Sat 07:00 – 10:30, Sun – Closed
Australian Clinical Labs
- Ocean Reef – Unit 2, 4 Prendiville Ave, Ocean Reef
Mon-Sat 8:00 – 12:00 - Ascot – Unit 4, 398 Great Eastern Highway, Ascot
Mon-Sat 8:00 – 12:00 - Mandurah – Unit 2G, 11B Smart Street, Mandurah
Mon-Fri 8:00 – 12:00; 12:30 – 15:30 and Sat 8:00 – 12:00 - Subiaco – Unit 4, 400 Barker Road, Subiaco
Mon-Sat 8:00 – 12:00
Clinipath Collection Centres
- Joondalup Regents – 5 Regents Park
Mon-Fri: 8:00 – 12:30; 13:00 – 16:00 - West Leederville McCourt – Unit 1A, 2 McCourt St (parking under building)
Mon-Fri: 8:00 – 12:30; 13:00 – 16:00 - Fremantle – 201 High St (parking at rear)
Mon-Fri 8:00 – 12:30; 13:00 – 16:00 - Cloverdale – Unit 2 321 Abernethy Rd
Mon-Fri 8:00 – 12:00; 12:30 – 16:00
For further information on clinic healthywa.wa.gov.au.
Verdict on Term Two
Mark McGowan has provided a statement that there will be an official update on the local government’s stance on schools in WA for term two.
Watch: Premier Mark McGowan and Health Minister Roger Cook with an update on WA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
More Perth coronavirus coverage on SoPerth.com.au
