COVID-19 Northland Hub

The symptoms of COVID-19 are like common illnesses such as a cold or influenza. You may have one or more of the following:

• sneezing and runny nose
• new or worsening cough
• sore throat
• fever (at least 38˚C)
• shortness of breath
• temporary loss of smell
• altered sense of taste.

Less typical symptoms may include diarrhoea, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, or confusion/irritability.

Symptoms tend to appear 5 days after a person has been infected but can take 14 days to show. The virus can be passed on to others before they know they have it – from up to 2 days before symptoms develop. Additionally, it is possible to be infected without having any symptoms.

Stay home if you are sick, and call Healthline for advice on getting a test: phone 0800 358 5453.

Also, remember:

• Wash your hands well and often with soap and hot water
• Keep track of where you have been with the NZ COVID Tracer app and turn on Bluetooth
• Wear a face mask on public transport, and when physical distancing is difficult.

If you need a test

• You can find details of the Northland Community Based Testing Centres here.
• COVID-19 testing is also available – for FREE – at your General Practice or Hauora Clinic. You will need to call ahead for an appointment.