People in managed isolation have access to healthcare, says NZ Health Minister

Auckland: New Zealand Health Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed people in managed isolation facilities have access to mental health support and primary healthcare.

Mr Hipkins was joined by Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield, who revealed there were no new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand yesterday.

Chris Hipkins said yesterday he visited a managed isolation facility, the Grand Mecure, although did not speak to returnees for obvious reasons, he said.

A 19-page booklet was being provided to those arriving to the facilities, he said.

They were also able to access mental health support and primary healthcare.

Staffing levels at facilities would change from day to day, as needs change in facilities, Mr Hipkins said.

“There is a nurse at every facility every day staffing levels are managed in each region.”

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