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There is one new case identified in Tairāwhiti today. Case investigation and contact tracing has commenced for this person, and checking of welfare requirements.
- There are no new Locations of Interest; however this may change depending on case investigation for the new case.
- Please remember, if you have symptoms, get tested. Details of testing below.
Testing
If you or your whānau have cold or flu symptoms, sore throat, cough, or gastro symptoms like diarrhoea please get tested.
Testing is available at:
- Watson Park Marine Parade: 9am-12 mid-day (enter beach side)
- Your GP. Please ring first to book a time
- Te Puia Hospital: 10am-12pm (By appointment following phone Triage: call (06) 864 6803)
Vaccinations and Boosters:
Find out where you can get a vaccination/booster done here: https://bit.ly/3o38iZP
Keep up Healthy Habits:
- Stay home if you are sick: If you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, please get a test. You must stay home until you get a negative result.
- Mask: Wearing your mask correctly gives you great protection when out in public. Please make sure that you use this correctly – ensuring your mask fits snugly and covers both your mouth and nose.
- Improve ventilation: The risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 increases the closer you are to a person and the longer you are close to that person. The risk is highest in crowded and poorly ventilated indoor spaces. The risk is lower outside when there are fewer people, and when you are further away from others. We recommend opening windows to increase fresh air flow inside.
- Hand Hygiene: Washing your hands is one of the easiest ways to keep yourself safe. Wash often with soap for 20 seconds. Then dry your hands completely. This kills the virus by bursting its protective bubble. Using hand sanitiser often is also effective at killing germs and viruses.
A booster dose will also provide even greater protection – and now you only have to wait three months before getting the booster dose. Please take this opportunity to better protect yourself, your whānau and our community.
If you haven’t had a dose of the vaccine please get that now. Even one dose makes for less chance of getting the virus and less impact. Two doses even better and especially if you are due for your second dose. That is, more than three weeks since your first.