Update 7 March, 2021 - 2PMThere are no new COVID-19 cases in the community to report today. There is one new case of COVID-19 in managed isolation. The Auckland region moved to Alert Level 2 this morning and will remain there until 6am Sunday 14 March. At Alert Level 2 people can go to school and work, travel between regions, and attend gatherings of up to 100 people. Information about Northland COVID-19 community testing centre venues and times can be found at this link. Northland DHB services continue to operate with Alert Level 2 precautions in place. You will be asked a series of patient screening questions. These include the question: Have you travelled or attended one of the Ministry of Health current locations of interest for COVID-19 cases and or had close contact with someone who has been at a current location of interest? Update 6 March, 2021 - 2PMThere are no new COVID-19 cases to report in the community. There are 9 new COVID-19 cases to report in managed isolation. Please check the locations of interest here – note that these may be updated regularly. Tomorrow (7 March) at 6am Northland will move to Alert Level 1. We all need to be ready in case COVID-19 reappears in our community. Go to this link to find out more about Alert Level 1. If you are unwell
Information about Northland COVID-19 community testing centre venues and times can be found at this link. Northland DHB services continue to operate with Alert Level 2 precautions in place. You will be asked a series of patient screening questions. These include the question: Have you travelled or attended one of the Ministry of Health current locations of interest for COVID-19 cases and or had close contact with someone who has been at a current location of interest? Getting support for you and your loved ones The past few weeks have been hard on our whānau. It’s important to remember that it’s normal to feel anxious or stressed in times of difficulty. If you feel you are not coping, please talk with a health professional. For support with grief, anxiety, distress or mental wellbeing, you can call or text 1737 – free, anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – to talk with a trained counsellor. Update 5 March, 2021 - 5.40PMAuckland is still at Alert Level 3, and the rest of NZ is still at Alert Level 2 until 6am Sunday March 7.
Auckland will move to Alert Level 2 at 6am on Sunday 7 March. The rest of NZ will move to Alert Level 1 at the same time. In Northland, at Alert Level 1, we all need to be ready in case COVID-19 reappears in our community.
Go to this link to find out more about Alert Level 1.
If you are unwell
Get tested if you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms. Tests are free Information about Northland COVID-19 community testing centre venues and times can be found at this link.
Update 5 March, 2021 - 3.30PMThe Northland Border Worker COVID-19 Immunisation Programme started on 1 March. 180 Border Workers have been vaccinated in the past four days as of 7am today, 5 March 2021.
Information about Northland COVID-19 testing centre venues and times can be found at this link. Key messages:
Information about Northland COVID-19 testing centre venues and times can be found at this link. Update 5 March, 2021 - 11.30 amWinger Cres (Kamo) and Dargaville Community Based Testing Centres are both closed today. Staff were not able to get to work due to the Tsunami warning. For COVID-19 health advice and information, contact the Healthline team (for free) on 0800 358 5453 Information about Northland COVID-19 testing centre venues and times can be found at this link. Update 4 March, 2021 - 5.30pmThe Northland Border Worker COVID-19 Immunisation Programme started on 1 March. 162 Border Workers have been vaccinated in the past three days as of 7am today, 4 March 2021. Around 300 border workers and their household contacts have been invited to receive the COVID-19 vaccination in Northland as a part of the immunisation sequencing plan. Border household contacts are being offered the opportunity to book their appointments this week and we expect to be providing their immunisation shortly.
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If you:
You should keep at least:
Maintain Good Hygiene
It’s important that you use basic hygiene measures, including washing your hands, coughing or sneezing into your elbow and cleaning surfaces.
Doing Business at Alert Level 2
Businesses legally must display the NZ COVID Tracer QR code poster - consider displaying a NZ COVID Tracer QR at your home or bach.
Click here to get your NZ COVID Tracer QR code poster
Be kind to each other
For support with anxiety, distress or mental wellbeing, you can call or text 1737 to talk with a trained counsellor for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Area |
Venue Location |
Type of Venue |
Days/Hours |
Far North |
Kaitaia Hospital |
Whare at front of the Hospital |
Mon and Thurs |
Hokianga |
Rawene |
Rawene Hospital |
Please call before you come to advise you would like a test |
Mid North |
Kerikeri |
Portacom - please drive right in front of the wheelchair ramp if you don't see nurses outside. |
Mon/Wed/Fri |
Kawakawa |
Ngāti Hine Health Trust COVID-19 Surveillance |
Tues/Wed |
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Mid North |
Kaikohe |
Te Hau Ora O Ngāpuhi - GP Clinic |
Te Hau Ora O Ngāpuhi - GP Clinic BY APPOINTMENT ONLY |
Kaipara |
Dargaville |
Portacom at the rear of Outpatients From 2 March this clinic will be open fortnightly starting with a clinic on 2 March
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Mon/Thurs |
Whangarei |
Kamo |
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Mon/Wed/Fri |
Whangarei Area |
Refining NZ |
Visitor Centre Border Workers only |
Mon
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Click this link to find out if your GP offers COVID-19 testing and when it is available.
Above all, be patient and be kind
To find your GP service go to this link.
Venue Location |
Please Note |
White Cross
32 Reyburn Street (09) 470 1083 Urgent Care Clinic This Urgent Care Clinic provides COVID-19 testing as part of its usual business though it is not a testing centre. Mon-Fri - 7.30am until 4pm Sat - 8am until 12pm
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We recommend a Northland DHB Community Based Testing Centre or General Practice as the first point of call for a COVID-19 test. Prior to contacting White Cross, please check testing availability with your usual GP and the opening hours of a Community Based Testing Centre in your area. |
Northland DHB COVID-19 Hotline 0800 600 720
The Māori Health Provider mobile clinics provide the following services:
Provider | Contact | Website | |
Whakawhiti Ora Pai - Far North |
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Te Hiku Hauora - Kaitaia |
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Whaingaroa Rūnanga - Kaeo |
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Whānau Ora Community Clinic - Whangaroa Health Services Trust - Kaeo |
09 405 0355 | ||
Hauora Hokianga - Hokianga | 09 405 7709 | www.hokiangahealth.org.nz/ | |
Ngāti Hine Health Trust - Kawakawa, Moerewa | 0800 737 573 | http://nhht.co.nz/ | |
Te Hau Ora O Ngāpuhi - Kaikohe COVID-19 Testing |
09 405 2647 |
Phone 0800 484 006 to make an appointment |
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Ki A Ora Ngātiwai | https://www.kaont.co.nz/ | ||
Te Ha Oranga - Kaipara | 0800 698 342 |
Go to the Ministry of Health website for detailed current situation and case details.
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