COVID-19 patient numbers to increase at Middlemore
The first patient with COVID-19 arrived at Middlemore Hospital March last year. Since then our teams have been safely treating all our patients, regardless of their health emergency. As community cases rise, Middlemore Hospital is ready to admit and care for more patients with COVID-19 related illnesses.
Extra support available to those doing it tough in lockdown
We know that some in our community will be doing it tough especially with the news that the lockdown in Auckland will be extended for at least another two weeks.
The importance of connection in lockdown
While we all may know how to look after our physical health in lockdown like wearing masks, physical distancing, etc.
COVID-19 Testing Centres in our community
The most up to date information on Testing Centres across the Auckland region can be found here . It’s essential that you only get tested if you:
Are a contact
Have visited a location of interest at the specific dates and times;
Or have cold and flu symptoms.
COVID Level 4 - CM Health Guidance for visitors, outpatients
With Auckland moving to Alert Level 4 at 11:59 on Tuesday, 17 August CM Health has made changes to bring its Visitor Policy in line with the new Alert Level. Visiting at our facilities will only be on essential and compassionate grounds, or for birthing partners.
Media release: Govt sets out plan to reconnect NZ to the world
Vaccination rollout will speed up, with all eligible ages able to book in their vaccine by 1 September
Move to 6 weeks between doses to ensure more NZers at least partially vaccinated as soon as possible in face of Delta risk
Phased approach to reopening border with self-isolation…
Prime Minister Media Release: Plan for vaccine rollout for general population announced
New Zealanders over 60 will be offered a vaccination from July 28 and those over 55 from August 11, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today.
Covid-19 vaccine invitations to be issued to all over 65s in Auckland region this week
Covid-19 vaccine invitations to be issued to all over 65s in Auckland region this week.
The vaccine is our best shot at a virus that is taking the world by storm
Peisi Ah Chong - Fanau Ola Nurse Case Manager Fanau Ola Nurse Case Manager Peisi Ah Chong was one of the first of our frontline staff to get the COVID-19 vaccination. She shares her experience and some words of encouragement.
COVID vaccination advice for pregnant women
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommend that pregnant women are offered the Pfizer vaccine at any stage of pregnancy. This is because the risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 is significantly higher for pregnant women and their unborn baby.