ALERT LEVEL 4 UPDATE. Here's what we're doing at Kaipara Medical Centre:

Kaipara Medical Centre will remain OPEN and staffed Monday – Friday 8.30 -5:00pm. 

We will be closing our Wednesday evening clinic for the next four weeks.  

 BUT, we must change how we operate. Wherever possible we will work via the phone.

• Consultations at the medical centre will be for urgent conditions only and after discussion with a nurse or GP
• PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE MEDICAL CENTRE without arranging it first
• If you already have a booked apppointment you will be contacted to discuss options
• All prescriptions will be faxed to a pharmacy - please clearly identify your preferred pharmacy

 General Update

• Non-urgent screening procedures will have to be postponed
• Important prevention activities such as immunisation will continue as scheduled (Click here for more about the Flu Vaccine). 
• Please note that normal consultation fees apply for telephone consultations

WHAT IS COVID-19? 

We all need to work together to slow the spread of COVID-19. There are simple steps you can take to protect you, your family and whānau. 

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms of COVID-19 are: 

• a fever (at least 38°C)  
• a cough 
• shortness of breath.

These symptoms do not necessarily mean you have COVID-19. The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as colds and flu. 

If you suspect you may have Covid-19 you should call the dedicated Healthline 0800 number - 0800 358 453. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Time for symptoms to appear

We’re still learning about COVID-19. We don’t yet know how long symptoms take to show after a person has been infected. Current evidence suggests it is 2–10 days. 

Information for those who have been tested for Covid-19 >>Click here 

Information for those who do not need testing for Covid-19 >>Click here

How it spreads

Like the flu, COVID-19 can be transmitted from person to person. The scientific evidence confirms that COVID-19 is spread by droplets. When an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks, they may generate droplets containing the virus. These droplets are too large to stay in the air for long, so they quickly settle on surrounding surfaces.

People may get infected by the virus if they touch those surfaces or objects, and then touch their mouth, nose or eyes. 

That’s why it’s really important to use good hygiene, regularly wash and thoroughly dry your hands, and use good cough and sneeze etiquette. 

For more information on Covid-19 and what the government's LEVEL 4 Alert status means for essential and non-essential services please visit: https://covid19.govt.nz.