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- COVID is very infectious |
Where to find advice and support |
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There is support and advice available if you need to self-isolate because you test positive for COVID-19. Find out what you need to know about self-isolating on the When and How to Self-Isolate section of the Unite Against COVID-19 website. If you have COVID-19 while you are self-isolating you will have support from local healthcare providers to meet your health, welfare and wellbeing needs. A 24-hour contact phone number will be available for health support, and you will get a dedicated contact person to check on you and your whānau. Contacts for health support may differ across the country. Your point of contact may be an individual or a team from your general practice, primary care provider or from a local community health service. If you need medication, contact your doctor or local community pharmacy who can have it safely delivered to your home. |
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Isolating from others |
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Everyone who tests positive for COVID-19 will need to isolate from the community to help stop the spread of the virus. If you’ve been told you’ve got COVID or you think you might have it, it’s really important to isolate at home. This will help stop the virus from spreading. |
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COVID-19 symptoms and when to seek medical help |
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If you have COVID and you’ve been asked to isolate at home, here’s some information about your symptoms – and when and who to phone. You’ll be given the number for a healthcare team in case you need them. While you’re isolating you’ll need to keep an eye on your symptoms. You might be asked to take some recordings like your heart rate and oxygen levels. |
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Managing your COVID-19 symptoms |
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Most people with COVID-19 develop cold and flu-like symptoms that can last up to two weeks. Continue to take any regular medication. Some people will be prescribed medication to reduce their chance of needing hospital level care. It is important to track your symptoms every day in case you become more unwell and need urgent medical care. Most people will recover within two weeks, but others may have persistent symptoms for months. |
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Positions to make breathing easier |
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Reduce the spread of infection in your home |
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Aotearoa e te toa! How to reduce the spread of infection in your home Isolating at home can be a challenge, especially if you live with other people or in smaller spaces. Here’s some ways to stop COVID-19 spreading to your whānau or roommates. |
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What to do if you or your whānau needs healthcare |
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Most people who get COVID have a mild illness and can recover from this at home. Some people become more unwell and need to be seen by a doctor. A few people will become unwell enough to need care in hospital. Things can change quickly so it is important to know how to get care when you need it. Ways you can access healthcare while in isolation:
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What supports are available to help you and your whānau isolate? |
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COVID-19 and your medicines - Aotearoa e te toa! |
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Don’t stop taking your regular medicine without advice
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Caring for your child with COVID-19 |
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If your child has COVID-19, it can be a worrying time for you. But most children with COVID-19 will have a mild illness. Watch Emily, one of the doctors at Starship Children's Emergency Department, give advice about common and less common COVID-19 symptoms, how to care for your child with COVID-19 at home, and when to see a doctor. The video is aimed at caregivers of children who have been to the Starship Children's Emergency Department, but it is relevant to caregivers of children throughout Aotearoa. |
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How to assess your breathing rate |
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Your breathing may get faster when you have COVID or other health conditions and your healthcare team may want to know what your breathing rate is.
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Digital tools - using technology to recover from COVID-19 at home |
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Most people with COVID-19, especially if you are fully vaccinated, will be fine to recover at home. Find out about the digital tools you can use to look after yourself and others at this time. |
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COVID-19 and your mental health and wellbeing |
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