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A dedicated community-based swabbing centre for COVID-19 is back up and running in Thames, supported by a Mobile Testing clinic, which will travel to rural areas throughout the Hauraki rohe from Thursday, August 13.
The Thames testing station will be run from the carpark of Thames health provider … View moreA dedicated community-based swabbing centre for COVID-19 is back up and running in Thames, supported by a Mobile Testing clinic, which will travel to rural areas throughout the Hauraki rohe from Thursday, August 13.
The Thames testing station will be run from the carpark of Thames health provider Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki at 210 Richmond Street.
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki General Practitioner Martin Mikaere, who is the Clinical Lead for the Thames clinic, says the testing centre is open to everyone in the community, but they must phone ahead first, so that the dedicated team are prepared for their arrival.
“Anybody who suspects they have COVID-19 must ring the clinic in advance on Freephone 0508 835 676 (0508tekorowai) and further directions will be given thereafter,” he says.
People must remain in their cars on arrival until they are seen by one of the Te Korowai health team. They must not come into the clinic.
The Thames clinic will be open for testing Monday to Friday from 9am-12noon and 1-4pm; and this Saturday and Sunday 9-3pm. We will notify of arrangements for next week as we learn more about the Government’s plans.
The same procedure applies to people attending the Mobile Clinics – they will need to remain in their cars until they are triaged and assessed for swabbing.
The Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki Mobile Clinic timetable is:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 - Haratanga School House driveway 9-11am; Manaia Marae, 1-3pm.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 - Waihi Marae 9-11am; Paeroa 1-3pm.
MONDAY, AUGUST 17 - Kerepēhi Marae 9-11am, Kaiaua 1-3pm.
The Thames Whānau Health Centre and mobile clinic will only be operating as COVID-19 testing centres. Anyone who is unwell for conditions not related to COVID-19 must phone their regular GP, who will give instructions as to procedure.
COVID-19 symptoms are similar to a range of other illnesses such as the flu and include fever, coughing, body aches, fatigue and difficulty breathing.
For updates and more information, go to our Facebook Page: Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki or website: www.korowai.co.nz... or visit the Ministry of health website www.health.govt.nz...
For more information, contact
Jo Belworthy
Communications Contractor
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki
Email: joann.belworthy@korowai.co.nz
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki is operating a Mobile Health Clinic FREE to everyone - enrolled and non-enrolled whānau. Offering FREE flu vaccinations, COVID 19 testing & other health checks including Sexual Health Cardiovascular Risk Assessments (CVRAs); Diabetic Annual Reviews (DARs); … View moreTe Korowai Hauora o Hauraki is operating a Mobile Health Clinic FREE to everyone - enrolled and non-enrolled whānau. Offering FREE flu vaccinations, COVID 19 testing & other health checks including Sexual Health Cardiovascular Risk Assessments (CVRAs); Diabetic Annual Reviews (DARs); Referrals to other services; general health literacy and navigation. Contact FREEPHONE 0508 835 676 for more details or go to FB: Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki
The Thames Community-Based Assessment Centre at Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki reopened today to recommence community swabbing for COVID-19.
The CBAC will be open for three weeks and then procedures will be reassessed. It will be run out of Room 1 at Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki, 210 Richmond … View moreThe Thames Community-Based Assessment Centre at Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki reopened today to recommence community swabbing for COVID-19.
The CBAC will be open for three weeks and then procedures will be reassessed. It will be run out of Room 1 at Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki, 210 Richmond Street, Thames. People who suspect they have been in contact with COVID-19, or who have symptoms they need checking should first phone Te Korowai on FREEPHONE 0508 835 676. They will then be given instructions about when and how to come to the clinic, including remaining in their car until a nurse comes to their vehicle to take a swab. It is important people remain in their cars and do not come into the clinic.
CBAC testing is available to everyone in the community. People can still get tested through their regular GP but need to follow the same safety guidelines by phoning them first. Health Te Aroha GOP clinic in Te Aroha also has a swabbing facility.
The Thames CBAC will be open from 8.30am to 4pm Mondays to Fridays.
Symptoms of COVID-19 Symptoms are similar to a range of other illnesses such as the flu and do not necessarily mean that you have it. Symptoms include fever, coughing and difficulty breathing, which can be also be attributed to other illnesses.
For more information, go to the Ministry of health website - www.health.govt.nz...
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