Therapies for COVID-19 mild to moderate disease have changed significantly. As a result, indications for referral to the COVID Virtual Ward have also changed.

View expanded eligibility criteria for COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments, Paxlovid® (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) and molnupiravir (Lagevrio®).

Updated information and the referral template can be found here  (Word document). Practice templates will be updated and available on GCPHN website shortly.

Referrals to the COVID Virtual Ward must be made through Medical Objects to:
QHEALTH GOLD COAST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - VIRTUAL WARD
CG4215000A9

This is the only address that will enable the patient to be assessed in a timely manner.

Do not use usual referral channels including our central fax number, general Bookings and Referrals address or Smart Referrals platform for COVID Virtual Ward referrals.