COVID-19 testing and self-isolating

Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of COVID-19, and how testing works.

Find a testing clinic and learn about what you need to do when you get a COVID-19 test.

Find out what happens during a COVID-19 test and getting the result of a test.

Learn who needs to get tested and when you need get tested for COVID-19.

Rapid antigen tests are quick and easy and allow NSW Health to help find COVID-19 in people who do not have symptoms.

Self-isolate when you have a COVID-19 test, are diagnosed with COVID-19, or have been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case or someone else who has.

If you need to self-isolate and are unable to work while waiting for your COVID-19 test result, you may be eligible for the Test and Isolate support payment.

You may be eligible for financial support if you can't earn money because NSW Health directs you to self-isolate or you are caring for someone who has COVID-19.

Mandatory quarantine keeps our communities safe. Find out who needs to quarantine and what period of time is required.