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Northern Region DHBs test over 40,000 people for COVID-19

Regional Media Release 24 April 2020 | Latest Northern Region Health Communication Centre (NRHCC) data shows that since testing began in February, the Northern Region DHBs (Northland, Waitematā, Auckland and Counties Manukau) have tested more than 40,000 people for COVID-19.

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35 days ago
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Virtual appointments ensure continuity of care during COVID-19 pandemic

Regional Media Release 23 April 2020 | Thousands of outpatient appointments that would normally have been cancelled during the COVID-19 lockdown have been able to go ahead due to the use of digital technology.

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36 days ago
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No COVID-19 positive results from Auckland sentinel community testing

Media Release 20 April 2020 | Testing of more than 400 members of the public at two locations in Auckland on Saturday has returned no positive results. The opportunity to be tested was made available at locations in Mangere and Henderson.

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39 days ago
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COVID-19 sentinel community testing undertaken in Auckland

NRHCC Media release 18 April 2020 | A total of 300 people have provided swabs for COVID-19 testing at two sentinel community testing locations in Auckland today. Testing was undertaken in Mangere and Henderson, with 150 swabs taken from members of the public who volunteered for testing at each location.

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41 days ago
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Hospital EDs are open for business despite COVID-19

Media Release April 9 2020 | As we enter the Easter holiday, district health boards have issued a reminder that hospital Emergency Departments remain open to provide care to patients despite the COVID-19 lockdown.

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50 days ago
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New Website for Pacific Communities to Fight COVID-19

Media Release 9 April 2020|A new website dedicated to providing information for Pacific communities across New Zealand is being launched today to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus. PreparePacific.

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50 days ago
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Maaori and Pacific COVID-19 testing boosted with new centres

Media Release - April 7 2020|The number of Māori and Pacific people being tested for COVID-19 is set to significantly increase with the opening of two new community testing centres in South Auckland.

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52 days ago
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COVID-19: Patient safety the priority in home visits

Media Release | Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Patients in the community can be assured visiting Counties Manukau District Health Board community nurses/midwives and other staff doing home visits are taking all the necessary safeguards before entering their home to administer treatment.

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58 days ago
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COVID-19 community testing network expands in Auckland, with five additional centres

Media Release Monday 30 March 2020 | Five additional COVID-19 testing centres are now up-and-running across metro Auckland, ensuring even better community-based access to swabbing for those who meet the clinical criteria.

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60 days ago
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Visitor restrictions for hospitals and facilities due to COVID-19

Media release 20 March 2020 | Counties Manukau Health is limiting the number of visitors to Middlemore Hospital and outpatient facilities including the Manukau SuperClinic as efforts ramp up to respond to the threat of COVID-19.

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2 months ago
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