COVID-19 info
Important info and updates from NHC
The NHC current response
We remain open for business as usual, determined to deliver services and support to the practices and communities we serve. At NHC we have taken steps to ensure the safety of our PHO employees and steps to minimise risks. We must all follow the basic rules (hand washing, sneeze and cough into your elbow, observe social distancing).
As this is an unfolding and continuously changing scenario, therefore we will be reassessing daily our policies around safely providing our services to you, with the wellbeing of our staff and communities taking priority.
Together we can slow the spread
Partnership with Māori in responding to this pandemic is essential to achieving equitable outcomes. The evidence tells us that Māori are likely to experience significantly worse effects from Covid-19. We are committed to ensuring these effects are reduced or eliminated.
Got symptoms?
Call your GP before you visit.
Or call Healthline on 0800 358 5453.
Recommended links for further information
Unite Against COVID-19 is a government initiated website that has everything you need to know about COVID-19 in one place. Learn the simple steps you can take to unite against the virus and slow its spread.
Official information on the COVID-19 vaccines, the vaccine rollout plan and how to book your vaccination appointment.
The Ministry of Health website is providing latest updates, information and advice on COVID-19 in Aotearoa. It includes comprehensive health advice, specified information for at-risk individuals, help for those practising self-isolation and important resources.
Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutā – National Māori Pandemic Group. Here you will find information and resources specifically for Māori about the COVID-19 pandemic. This information has been developed by leading Māori medical experts for whānau Māori.
We can be proud of what we’ve done to protect each other from COVID-19. You and your whānau can find trusted information here so you can make an informed choice about the COVID-19 vaccine. Whānau from around the motu share their experiences, opinions and questions about COVID-19 and the vaccine.
COVID-19 is changing our daily lives. It’s important to look after our wellbeing and the wellbeing of our whānau and community as we get through this – together. The Mental Health Foundation has created a page dedicated to info for mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Download this te reo Māori poster by the Ministry of Health to print for your workplace/clinic/center/home.
COVID-19 UPDATES
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