Covid-19

Sora Lee (Lab Scientist) explains the process Counties Manukau Health Labs follow when processing COVID-19 samples.

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• Self-isolation information sheet

• All-of-Government Covid-19 Website
• Ministry of Health
  • NZ Sign Language Resources
  • Easy Read Resources
• Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS)

What is COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)?

COVID-19 is a new virus that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a type of coronavirus. There are simple steps you can take to protect you, your family and whānau. 

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 is available on the covid19.govt.nz website: https://covid19.govt.nz/help-and-advice/for-everyone/understanding-covid-19/

How do I protect myself and others from COVID-19?

You should always practice good hygiene by:

• covering coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues
• washing hands for at least 20 seconds with water and soap, and drying them thoroughly:
• before eating or handling food
• after using the toilet
• after coughing, sneezing, blowing your nose or wiping children’s noses
• after caring for sick people.

People with symptoms of acute respiratory infection should practice good cough etiquette (maintain distance, cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues, and wash hands). If you have concerns, you can contact the dedicated COVID-19 Healthline for free on 0800 358 5453. 

What Alert Level is New Zealand at, and what does this mean?

New Zealand has a four-level COVID-19 alert system, that specifies public health and social measures to be taken against COVID-19.

New Zealand is currently at Alert Level 2: Reduce. Level 2 means that COVID-19 is contained, but risk of community transmission is growing because we have more cases. This is when we are focused on slowing down the spread by reducing our contact with one another. We also increase our border measures and we cancel events. We ask people to work differently if they can and to cancel unnecessary travel.

Find out about the Alert Levels and what this means on the covid19.govt.nz website: https://covid19.govt.nz/government-actions/covid-19-alert-system/

Click here for more commonly asked questions. More information can be found on the All-of-Government Covid-19 website.

​Easy Read Resources​ (MoH)

NZ Sign Language Resources (MoH)