When The Alfred COVID-19 Screening Clinic first opened in March 2020, very little was known about the new coronavirus that had begun circulating around the globe or indeed the massive upheaval that was to come over the next two years.
This week, the screening clinic will close after administering more than 223,000 COVID-19 tests to Alfred staff, patients and the broader community. The clinic has been a vital part of The Alfred’s pandemic response and is a great example of how the precinct’s clinicians and support staff are able to respond quickly and effectively to rapidly evolving health challenges.
Thank you to the 130+ screening clinic staff who have helped keep our community safe over the last two years!
The Alfred’s COVID-19 Screening Clinic will close this week after administering more than 223,000 tests since 2020.
Alfred Health
The Alfred COVID-19 Screening Clinic closure
This Friday (29 April) The Alfred COVID-19 Screening Clinic will close after delivering an incredibly vital service to our staff and community, testing more than 223,200 patients for COVID-19.
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