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PĀNUI - NEWS

Coronavirus Updates

26 March 2020

Aotearoa is now in lockdown for the next 4 weeks. We have been working hard to support Ora Toa who will be providing essential health care services during this time. There will also be some other changes across our iwi organisation in order to adapt to our current situation. For our staff who are non-essential and able to work from home, they will be. Some of our staff have also volunteered to be reassigned to support our health and disability care services.   

  

Due to the COVID -19 (Level 4) restrictions. The following services have been affected:   

 

Takapūwāhia Medical Centre - OPEN

Cannons Creek Medical Centre - OPEN

Mungavin Medical Centre - OPEN 

Poneke Medical Centre - OPEN

Dental - OPEN (Emergency Pain Relief ONLY)

Ora Toa Health Unit - SERVICES LIMITED 

  

  • Immunisations - OPEN 

  • Asthma - Suspended until further notice 

  • Smoking cessation - Suspended until further notice 

  • Podiatry - Suspended until further notice

  • Tamariki Ora - Suspended until further notice 

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(If you require any Well Child or health support during this time, you can contact Plunketline on 0800 933 922, or Healthline on 0800 611 116.  Our answerphone service will remain open if you require phone contact Porirua  04 237 0131 or Poneke 04 245 0026)

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Ora Toa Mauriora - REMOTE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

Puna Reo - CLOSED

Puna Mātauranga - CLOSED

Kaha Toa Gym - CLOSED 

  

COVID-19: If you are concerned about coronavirus or feeling unwell, phone Healthline’s free dedicated COVID-19 number on 0800 358 5453. 

  

NO RESCUE PACKS AVAILABLE 

There have been social media posts reporting that GP's are giving out "rescue packs" to people with respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD. This is true only in exceptional circumstances, after discussion with your normal doctor. The medicine concerned (prednisone) might make COVID-19 pneumonia worse.

If you are sick, you need to contact the doctor (do not use a rescue pack) to arrange an assessment. 

  

Message Provided by: 

Dr Sean Hanna 

Clinical Lead – Ora Toa Primary Health Organisation

4th March 2020

The second case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in New Zealand. See the media release for more information.

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Although we have our second case of COVID-19, with continued vigilance the chance of widespread community outbreak is expected to remain low.

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People coming into New Zealand should check our information for travellers arriving to New Zealand as they may be subject to border controls or asked to self-isolate.

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We’re also asking people who have visited countries or areas of concern and who have developed symptoms of fever, cough or shortness of breath to seek medical advice – phone Healthline’s dedicated COVID-19 number 0800 358 5453 or contact your GP, including phoning ahead of your visit.

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For COVID-19 health advice and information, contact the Healthline team (for free) on 0800 358 5453 or +64 9 358 5453 for international SIMS.

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