COVID-19
At NUHS we aim to be available for those that need help, to manage those at higher risk and to encourage self-care when this is possible.
Call Emergency services on 111 if you:
- Have severe trouble breathing or severe chest pain
- Are very confused or not thinking clearly
- Feel faint or pass out (lose consciousness)
Information
- For general information https://covid19.govt.nz/
- Healthnavigator has a great series of resources
- Information on how to manage symptoms here
- For managing children with Covid great resource here
If you have tested positive for Covid 19:
- You may experience very mild or no symptoms.
- It is important to stay hydrated – drink plenty of fluids.
- Keep monitoring your symptoms so you notice any changes.
- It is important to avoid running, strenuous exercise and high impact activities until you are totally well.
Call your usual Health Provider or Covid Healthline (0800 358 453) if:
- You have new or more trouble breathing
- Your symptoms are getting worse
- You start getting better and then get worse
- You have symptoms of severe dehydration such as:
- having a very dry mouth
- passing only a little urine (pee)
- feeling very light-headed
Covid Antiviral Medications
Antiviral medications are available for people who may be more at risk of complications from Covid infections.
- Click here for information on eligibility criteria
- If you test positive for Covid 19, treatment needs to be prescribed within 5 days, although sooner is better.
- Covid results are monitored to identify people who may be eligible for anti-viral medication, and you will be contacted to discuss whether this medication will suit you.
- If you have not been contacted and think you may be eligible, please contact your usual health provider.
- DO NOT call us for a prescription UNLESS you have positive result OR you have symptoms and are a household contact of a positive person.