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After a long lockdown in Auckland, and a busy period as the spread of COVID-19 in the community adds pressure to our system, we are looking forward to the new protection framework coming into effect.
COVID-19 Hospital in the Home
Since 2019 Middlemore Hospital has provided Hospital in the Home patient care, enabling some patients who are medically safe to leave hospital and complete their treatment in the comfort of their own home.
COVID-19 home isolation cases urged to seek the help they need without delay
In metro Auckland today, the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre (NRHCC) is coordinating the support of 1,441 COVID-19 positive cases to safely isolate at home.
Latest News: Chief Medical Officer 18 November 2021
Today is day 93 of Auckland’s lockdown, and while public health restrictions have changed and children are returning to school, we urge the community to remain vigilant, continue to follow the rules, and get fully vaccinated.
Be prepared and have a plan
Counties Manukau Health is relieved to see vaccination rates continue to rise and as the Government signals an easing of public health restriction settings, we urge the community to remain vigilant, continue to follow the rules, and get fully vaccinated.
What it means to be in ICU with COVID-19 at Middlemore
You’ve seen the news. You’ve heard the call out for New Zealanders to get vaccinated. The message from Middlemores clinical team is clear - please get vaccinated to avoid hospital admission and help prevent life threatening complications from COVID-19 related illnesses.
Latest News: Chief Medical Officer
Aucklanders are grateful for the easing of COVID-19 restrictions after three long months of lockdown. The Government is signally an end to lockdowns and the response to the vaccination call-out is a major contributor as we inch closer to an end to Auckland’s lockdown.
The ongoing care Middlemore provides COVID-19 patients
COVID-19 cases throughout Auckland continue to increase, and we are often asked about the care Middlemore Hospital provides COVID-19 patients. So, some of our clinical leaders have stepped forward to provide insights into what goes on behind the scenes.
Papakura Midwife gets stuck in with vaccinations
Papakura Midwife Correen Haslett has worn multiple hats throughout her career in healthcare. While supporting expectant mothers and their whaanau through the pregnancy journey is her first love, Correen is also a fully qualified vaccinator.
Latest News: Chief Medical Officer
Middlemore has now had 185 COVID-19 positive presentations to our Emergency Department since March of last year, and in the Counties Manukau region there have been over 1900 cases. That’s 35% of all cases in New Zealand, excluding all cases in Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities.