Victoria announced the closure of the border to NSW on December 31.

The Victorian government advised travellers who were in NSW green zone could return to Victoria before 12:59am on January 1, 2021, get tested and isolate at home until the test result was received.

If travellers were able to get across the border before 11:59pm on January 1, 2021, it was advised they must get tested and self-isolate at home for 14 days.

People travelling from other areas of NSW, including hot spots, were advised of other stay at home orders.

Grampians Community Health we have set up a local Home Isolation Support Service.

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This service is available to support residents with what is needed in your day to day life to stay safe and well.

If you or someone in your house is self-isolating you might need some help to continue to do this contact Grampians Community Health on 5358 7400 or email home.isolation@gch.org.au.

Stawell Regional Health's Stawell respiratory clinic can be contacted on 5358 8630 for an appointment.

Residents are urged to leave a message and they will be contacted to arrange an appointment time.

For appointments in Ararat call the East Grampians Health Service Respiratory clinic for an appointment on 5352 9532

For general information or confirmation of the need for testing residents can call the Victorian Department of Health Coronavirus hotline - 1800 675 398.

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