COVID-19 – an important health message to our community
A positive case of COVID-19, has seen a short term return to Alert Level 3.
In Alert Level 3 of our COVID-19 response, unless there are exceptional circumstances, compassionate grounds, or birthing partners, family are not able to visit loved ones in hospital.
Compassionate or exceptional ground could include a family member to support:
● A patient through end of life care;
● Someone who has been in hospital for a long time
● A child in hospital
● Women giving birth in a maternity facility
Whaanau who want to visit a patient need to request this in advance. The decision will be made by a lead clinician.
You can stay connected with your loved ones by calling, emailing or texting them.
For information and contact details for all our sites visit:
www.countiesmanukau.health.nz
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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