I am distressed to report that this morning at the cohealth community health centre at 365 Hoddle Street, Collingwood, a testing clinic coworker was hit by a car as they were helping clients queueing for a Covid test.
The incident occurred outside the Easey Street entrance.
Emergency services attended the scene, and the coworker involved is now in hospital.
We are providing support and counselling to staff who were present when the incident occurred. We are also reaching out to clients and neighbours who may be affected to make sure counselling is available to them.
We have also made the decision to close the Collingwood Covid testing clinic until Thursday, though all other health services at Collingwood clinic will remain operating.
This is an incredibly distressing event, and our thoughts are with the coworker and their family.
As a police investigation is now under way, we are unable to comment further, however I can say that this incident has sent shockwaves through the cohealth community.
We hope to reopen the Collingwood Covid testing services soon and resume our work as a vital health partner of the community. The cohealth community is strong and resilient, and we are rallying together through this difficult incident.
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