Health COVID-19 Information Nelson Marlborough Getting assessed & tested Staying well at all levels E hara taku toa ite toa takitahi. Engarietoa takitini. My success is not from me alone. But from the combined efforts of all. While there has not been a case of COVID-19 in our region since 29 April, we still want to know that your cold or flu isn't something more serious. If you're symptomatic, you should get tested and self-isolate until you have received a negative test result and your symptoms are gone. It's free to get assessed and tested bya GPor nurse at your medical centre or at an after-hours centre. You can also get free health advice from Healthline at any time: 0800 358 5453 The Tahunanui (Nelson) and Blenheim community-based assessment centres (CBACS) will be closed by Saturday 13 June. AVOID CATCHING AVIRUS Wash and dry your hands. Clean surfaces regularly. Stay at home if you are unwell and phone your GPor Healthline for advice. COUGH OR SNEEZE into your elbow or by covering your mouth and nose with tissues. TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH Seek help for any concerns. Keep up with immunisation, smear tests and other regular healthcare. Need more support? Patua te taniwha te whakam. Don't be embarrassed to ask for help. Government helpline (for all support options): 0800 779 997 COVID-19 Healthline: 0800 358 5453 Healthline for general health needs: 08o0 611 116 BE KIND Be kind and patient with yourself and with others as we go through more change. KEEP TRACK LOCK IN GOOD NEW HABITS Keep track of where you've been to help with contact tracing if it's needed. Keep up your exercise and other healthy changes you made to help you get throuigh lockdown. Free mental and emotional wellbeing tools: Getting Through Together: www.allright.org.nz/campaigns/getting-through-together Sparklers, for primary school students: www.allright.org.nz/sparklers The 'Melon' app: www.melonhealth.com/covid-19/ The free 'Staying on Track' course: www.justathought.co.nz/covid19 1737: Free phone or text 1737 for mental health & addictions counselling Plunketline for your child or baby's wellbeing: 0800 933 922 ASK FOR HELP It's ok to ask for help, even if you've never had to before, See the support options on the left. STAY CONNECTED Enjoy socialising again with family and friends but stay in touch with distant loved-ones also, especially older people. TALK WITH YOUR TAMARIKI Work and Income NZ for financial support: 0800 559 009 How has the returmto school been? What is different now? Keep the conversationgoing Age Concern & Phone a Friend' service: 03544 7624 Dementia Support (Alzheimers NZ): 0800 004 001 Nelson Marlborough For updates and more information visit: WWw.covid19.govt.nz Health JUNE 2020 Health COVID-19 Information Nelson Marlborough Getting assessed & tested Staying well at all levels E hara taku toa ite toa takitahi. Engarietoa takitini. My success is not from me alone. But from the combined efforts of all. While there has not been a case of COVID-19 in our region since 29 April, we still want to know that your cold or flu isn't something more serious. If you're symptomatic, you should get tested and self-isolate until you have received a negative test result and your symptoms are gone. It's free to get assessed and tested bya GPor nurse at your medical centre or at an after-hours centre. You can also get free health advice from Healthline at any time: 0800 358 5453 The Tahunanui (Nelson) and Blenheim community-based assessment centres (CBACS) will be closed by Saturday 13 June. AVOID CATCHING AVIRUS Wash and dry your hands. Clean surfaces regularly. Stay at home if you are unwell and phone your GPor Healthline for advice. COUGH OR SNEEZE into your elbow or by covering your mouth and nose with tissues. TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH Seek help for any concerns. Keep up with immunisation, smear tests and other regular healthcare. Need more support? Patua te taniwha te whakam. Don't be embarrassed to ask for help. Government helpline (for all support options): 0800 779 997 COVID-19 Healthline: 0800 358 5453 Healthline for general health needs: 08o0 611 116 BE KIND Be kind and patient with yourself and with others as we go through more change. KEEP TRACK LOCK IN GOOD NEW HABITS Keep track of where you've been to help with contact tracing if it's needed. Keep up your exercise and other healthy changes you made to help you get throuigh lockdown. Free mental and emotional wellbeing tools: Getting Through Together: www.allright.org.nz/campaigns/getting-through-together Sparklers, for primary school students: www.allright.org.nz/sparklers The 'Melon' app: www.melonhealth.com/covid-19/ The free 'Staying on Track' course: www.justathought.co.nz/covid19 1737: Free phone or text 1737 for mental health & addictions counselling Plunketline for your child or baby's wellbeing: 0800 933 922 ASK FOR HELP It's ok to ask for help, even if you've never had to before, See the support options on the left. STAY CONNECTED Enjoy socialising again with family and friends but stay in touch with distant loved-ones also, especially older people. TALK WITH YOUR TAMARIKI Work and Income NZ for financial support: 0800 559 009 How has the returmto school been? What is different now? Keep the conversationgoing Age Concern & Phone a Friend' service: 03544 7624 Dementia Support (Alzheimers NZ): 0800 004 001 Nelson Marlborough For updates and more information visit: WWw.covid19.govt.nz Health JUNE 2020