FAQ

Coronavirus can make humans and animals sick. Some can cause illnesses similar to the common cold and others cause more serious ill- nesses, including severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)

Symptoms include (but are not limited to) fever, cough, diarrhoea and difficulty breathing. Difficulty breathing is a sign of possible pneumo- nia and requires immediate medical attention. It can take up to 14 days for symptoms to show after a person has been infected.

BLUE: Preparation and Readiness (Delay entry of disease)
YELLOW: Alert (Delay widespread disease transmission)
RED: Activation (Mitigate impact of disease)
GREEN: Post-Event (Recovery)

It’s normal to worry, but sometimes our worries can get out of control. The right knowledge and a little planning can help prepare yourself and your family.

• Take Control: Follow the advice given by Te Marae Ora
• Be Flexible: You may have to change plans
• Be Prepared: Have a plan for your family
• Look out for each other: Be kind and take care of each other

If it is all getting out of control for you, please talk to someone - call 25664.

For Health-related questions or concerns, please contact the Healthline on 0800 1800; 0800 1801; 0800 1802 or go direct to your Puna.

• Wash your hands regularly (at least 20 seconds) with soap or hand sanitiser
• Maintain physical distancing of 2 metres from other people as much as possible, other than those in your home (the small group of people you are in supervised quarantine with)
• Cover coughs and sneezes with your arm/elbow
• Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Avoid hugs, kisses or shaking hands
• Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces regularly