Do you need to be tested for COVID-19?

Lisa Knight from MidCentral District Health Board

Hi Manawatū, how are you feeling?

Do you have a winter sniffle? Coughing, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat? Have you lost your sense of smell or taste? Feverish or short of breath?

If you have any one of the above symptoms we would like to see you for a COVID-19 test at your local testing site.

It’s free and we are here seven days a week. The Manawatū testing centre is available from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 12pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Please call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 to get an appointment.

For more information on COVID-19 in our district, please visit covid19.mdhb.health.nz...

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