COVID-19 public information
COVID-19 public information
Waikato - Changes to Red
Changes have been made to the traffic light system to make life simpler and closer to normal, but retain the things that we know are most effective at reducing the spread of COVID-19 and protecting people.
For us in health, things will remain the same for a while longer.
With COVID-19 still in our community and to help keep our patients, staff and community safe we are continuing to restrict visitors at our sites.
At this time only key support people who have been identified by the patient are allowed to visit.
More information on our visiting policy here: www.waikatodhb.health.nz/visitors
Non-urgent clinic appointments and planned surgery are still being deferred to manage the influx of COVID-19 patients in our hospitals.
For more information on the traffic light changes go to https://covid19.govt.nz
Getting tested for COVID-19
You should only get a COVID-19 test if:
- you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, or
- you are a Household Contact.
The government website Unite Against COVID-19 brings together information for the public on health, travel, business, looking after each other, financial assistance etc.
The official Ministry of Health website is still the main source of all up-to-date New Zealand COVID-19 health information and advice.