First Covid case appears in region
Whanganui District Health Board can confirm its first case of Covid-19 in the rohe.
Confirmation of the case was received by Public Health who advised the Whanganui DHB, and from there all Covid19 protocols have been actioned.
The Covid-positive case is well and self-isolating in one of the prepared Supervised Isolation Quarantine (SIQ) facilities under the supervision of the SIQ Team and the medical officer.
Public Health is currently undertaking a health assessment and starting the contacttracing process: It currently sees the risk as low.
The person had recently travelled out of the region, has been compliant with all Covid19 tracing requirements and is co-operating with Public Health.
Whanganui DHB acting chief executive Graham Dyer wanted to assure the Whanganui rohe the event had been prepared for and all efforts were being made to minimise the risk to the community.
“The best thing you can do for yourself and your whanau right now is if you’re not vaccinated to get in and get it done, maintain handwashing, social distancing and mask wearing. Check the locations of interest and if you’re concerned at all or have any symptoms, ring Healthline 0800 611 116 to check if you need to be tested.”
The CBAC will be running extended hours 8am to 3pm on hospital grounds for those who require testing (this will
be amended if required).
You will be triaged at the CBAC and tested if required. Staff want to remind people to be patient and be kind. If you’re unsure if you need a test please ring Healthline on 0800 611 116 first or your healthcare provider first.
Vaccination is the best defence with Covid-19 and if you haven’t had your vaccination
there are clinics running.
Any locations of interest will be added to the Ministry of Health website as due process is followed.
It’s time to reach out to your whanau and friends, check in with your support networks and remember the basic things you can do to protect your whanau and yourself. Regular updates will be provided.