There are 155 new cases to report and three people are in hospital with COVID-19. There are now over 772 active cases in isolation along with their whānau members. Thank you for isolating to protect and slow the spread for our community.
Hauora Tairāwhiti CE Jim Green says it is more important than ever to report your result if you test positive.
“By reporting your positive result, you are helping your community beat COVID. You are slowing the spread and helping us understand the true spread of the virus,” he said.
“There is no shame in being positive for COVID-19 and as a community we must remove any stigma attached to this. We will only achieve this by working together.
“I know some people are also afraid to report their result because they might lose their jobs.
“I appeal to employers to reassure their staff that this will not happen.”
Please isolate straight away with your household if you test positive. You can report your result through your My Covid Record, or by calling or call 0800 222 478, option 3. It may take up to 24 hours to get a text with confirmation.
Key information for this Friday:
- The RAT collection centre has moved to the old Railway Station at the beach end of Grey Street and the Salvation Army centre has closed.
- Please keep our hospital’s emergency department for emergencies only. Call your GP or Healthline on 0800 611 116 for non-urgent health advice.
- Please keep up healthy habits to slow the spread like scanning in, washing hands regularly and using a mask whenever close to those outside your home bubble.
- If you need help or support, reach out through your GP or see the COVID health hub: https://covid19.health.nz/advice/help-available
Where to get vaccinated: https://bit.ly/3o38iZP
Where to get tested: https://bit.ly/3Brsyd8
Have a plan: www.covid19.govt.nz/be-prepared