There has been a change of venue for the COVID-19 assessment centre which is being launched in Ōpōtiki today. The “Pop Up Drive Thru” centre will now be located at: The Ōpōtiki Senior Citizens Hall 1 King Street (corner of King and Nelson Streets) Ōpōtiki There will be personnel at […]
Covid-19: Road closures in place as people flout lockdown rules
Local police are urging people to follow instructions to stay home to ensure the lockdown period achieves its goal. In partnership with Whakatāne District Council and local iwi, several public roads have been closed as traffic volumes and people converging continue to increase. The closed roads include: Maraetotara Road; Burma […]
First Tauranga Hospital COVID-19 positive case discharged “in awe” of care received
The first COVID-19 positive patient treated and discharged from Tauranga Hospital has praised healthcare staff for the exceptional and compassionate care received. “How do you thank people for having a life?” said the person who was discharged yesterday. The patient, who cannot be named or otherwise identified for patient privacy […]