This is an advertisement and the views expressed are those of the advertiser, not Stuff ADVERTISEMENT Keeping our community safe in a crisis David Bennett MP for Hamilton East In recent weeks the world has changed. There is now a worldwide health pandemic and countries are moving quickly to secure their borders and reduce public gatherings. Now is the time for Hamiltonians to be prepared and health professionals in the city and the crisis shows we will need to train more in the future. This is an unprecedented time for our country and the world. Most of us have never experienced a worldwide crisis. It will mean many changes for our day to day lives as we take the precautions to keep our community safe. Please take care out there and look look after each other. One of the strengths of our city is the ability to look after each other. The increasing number of cases of coronavirus will likely grow, it is timely now to consider what we can all do to minimise risk and help others. after your families, neighbours and especially our senior citizens. These are going to be difficult times and we need to come together to help our community. If anyone is having difficulties in the city then feel free to contact me on 021 988 277. We will try and get you the assistance you may require. The general approach countries are taking is to try and 'flatten the curve' of the virus to reduce the stress on our public health system. New Zealand is uniquely placed with our geographical position to do this but we are also entering our most dangerous time with the flu season. Please see the next page of this newspaper for public health information to keep you and your family safe. If we're going to stop the spread - it's important we all play our part and follow these guidelines. Please follow Ministry of Health advice and if you have developed symptoms of fever, cough or shortness of breath then you should seek medical advice - phone Healthline's dedicated coronavirus number 0800 358 5453 or contact your GP, including phoning ahead of your visit. We still need to think about the future and the business support skills and infrastructure needed in our region when we come through this crisis. The Coronavirus has demonstrated how essential it is to have a strong medical workforce. Thank you to all the dedicated National 510 Grey Street, Hamilton 3216 · 07 834 3407 davidbennett.co.nz · OdavidbennettMPforhamiltoneast Funded by the Parliomentory Service. Authorised by Dovid Bennetet MP, Parlioment Buldings, Wellington This is an advertisement and the views expressed are those of the advertiser, not Stuff ADVERTISEMENT Keeping our community safe in a crisis David Bennett MP for Hamilton East In recent weeks the world has changed. There is now a worldwide health pandemic and countries are moving quickly to secure their borders and reduce public gatherings. Now is the time for Hamiltonians to be prepared and health professionals in the city and the crisis shows we will need to train more in the future. This is an unprecedented time for our country and the world. Most of us have never experienced a worldwide crisis. It will mean many changes for our day to day lives as we take the precautions to keep our community safe. Please take care out there and look look after each other. One of the strengths of our city is the ability to look after each other. The increasing number of cases of coronavirus will likely grow, it is timely now to consider what we can all do to minimise risk and help others. after your families, neighbours and especially our senior citizens. These are going to be difficult times and we need to come together to help our community. If anyone is having difficulties in the city then feel free to contact me on 021 988 277. We will try and get you the assistance you may require. The general approach countries are taking is to try and 'flatten the curve' of the virus to reduce the stress on our public health system. New Zealand is uniquely placed with our geographical position to do this but we are also entering our most dangerous time with the flu season. Please see the next page of this newspaper for public health information to keep you and your family safe. If we're going to stop the spread - it's important we all play our part and follow these guidelines. Please follow Ministry of Health advice and if you have developed symptoms of fever, cough or shortness of breath then you should seek medical advice - phone Healthline's dedicated coronavirus number 0800 358 5453 or contact your GP, including phoning ahead of your visit. We still need to think about the future and the business support skills and infrastructure needed in our region when we come through this crisis. The Coronavirus has demonstrated how essential it is to have a strong medical workforce. Thank you to all the dedicated National 510 Grey Street, Hamilton 3216 · 07 834 3407 davidbennett.co.nz · OdavidbennettMPforhamiltoneast Funded by the Parliomentory Service. Authorised by Dovid Bennetet MP, Parlioment Buldings, Wellington