Health and disability services at Alert Level 2
Health and disability services will continue to be available under Alert Level 2
• There will be no changes to planned care – appointments, clinics and surgical procedures will go ahead. People should attend their scheduled appointments at the hospital unless they have been contacted and told otherwise. People who are unwell and may be infectious should not put others at risk – they should phone ahead to reschedule their appointment or to make special arrangements for urgent care.
• Staff will adhere to physical distance and infection prevention guidelines. Patients and visitors are asked to cooperate with Level 2 rules and any requests to them from health workers.
• Mask guidance: Staff who need to work with patients at a close distance will wear face masks. Patients who have symptoms may be asked to wear a mask during their appointment or procedure, and while they are in the hospital building. Patients who do not have symptoms do not necessarily have to wear a mask for their appointment, however.
• Patients and visitors may be asked screening questions, eg about whether they have been overseas recently, had contact with anyone who has been overseas recently, or had any potential recent exposure to COVID-19 such as being a close contact of a confirmed or probable case. They may also be asked if they have recently travelled to Auckland, or been in contact with someone who has.
• Hospitals will operate in line with the National Hospital Response Framework
• Some appointments will be offered by virtual consultation – this has been occurring during Alert Level 1 and will continue.
Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?
Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.
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27.8% I love it!
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31.5% Only in designated areas
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40.7% No, it should be outdoors only.
New Childrens holiday program 7th-11th Oct
Childrens holiday program for 5-12 years 9am-3pm
come for week or for a day or 2
A new style Childrens program with a Chinese flavor
Book now 022 094 6682
International Film Festival
Hello the South Pacific Film Festival will take place on 8.11.24 at the Refinery ArtSpace at 5pm, 7pm and 9pm, free entry. More info on www.southpacificfilmfestival.com.... We screen films from all over the world but also New Zealand. This is our second year and it was also screened in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington as well as Berlin (Germany). More info also on Eventfinda
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