Wednesday 1 June 2022Quick Read
In response to a reduction in demand, the last COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Westport’s Masonic Lodge is set to take... read more about Westport’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic set to close»
COVID-19 News
72 news items.
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West Coast DHB updates its visitor policy
Tuesday 17 May 2022Quick Read
Please attribute comment to Philip Wheble, General Manager – West Coast DHB West Coast DHB is updating its visitor... read more about West Coast DHB updates its visitor policy»
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Stay safe under Orange
Tuesday 10 May 2022Quick Read
While the country in “Orange” is slightly more relaxed, it is still very important to do what we can to stay well,... read more about Stay safe under Orange»
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Changes to COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Monday 11 April 2022Quick Read
With the weather cooling down, the COVID-19 vaccination clinics are now moving back indoors. The venue remains the same... read more about Changes to COVID-19 vaccination clinics»
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West Coasters asked to be patient and kind when accessing their general practice for health care
Friday 8 April 2022Quick Read
Please attribute to Dr Graham Roper, Incident Controller for West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 Response Emergency Operations... read more about West Coasters asked to be patient and kind when accessing their general practice for health care»
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Changes to COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Monday 4 April 2022Quick Read
MEDIA RELEASE 2 April 2022 For immediate release The West Coast DHB is scaling down the number of mass COVID-19... read more about Changes to COVID-19 vaccination clinics»
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Novovax COVID-19 vaccine available this week
Monday 21 March 2022Quick Read
The Novovax COVID-19 vaccine will be available at ANZAC Park, Turumaha St, Greymouth on Wednesdays, starting 23... read more about Novovax COVID-19 vaccine available this week»
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West Coast DHB updates its visitor policy
Friday 25 February 2022Quick Read
Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Incident Controller, Canterbury and West Coast DHBs Emergency... read more about West Coast DHB updates its visitor policy»
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Greymouth COVID-19 vaccination clinic to temporarily relocate
Friday 18 February 2022Quick Read
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, West Coast DHB’s Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response.... read more about Greymouth COVID-19 vaccination clinic to temporarily relocate»
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Congratulations West Coast – 90% Fully Vaccinated!
Friday 28 January 2022Quick Read
Today, the West Coast community has reached the milestone of having 90 percent of our eligible population fully... read more about Congratulations West Coast – 90% Fully Vaccinated!»
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Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre blood test services set to relocate
Tuesday 25 January 2022Quick Read
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, General Manager – West Coast DHB. Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre blood... read more about Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre blood test services set to relocate»
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Surgical masks introduced for all DHB staff and visitors
Monday 24 January 2022
Under the RED setting, it’s business as usual with surgery and outpatient appointments going ahead, and only minor... read more about Surgical masks introduced for all DHB staff and visitors»
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West Coast location of interest offers a timely reminder to follow public health advice
Tuesday 18 January 2022Quick Read
The addition of a West Coast location of interest to the Ministry of Health’s website offers a timely reminder of the... read more about West Coast location of interest offers a timely reminder to follow public health advice»
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Bookings strongly recommended for tamariki COVID-19 immunisations
Friday 14 January 2022Quick Read
From Monday, parents or caregivers of 5 to 11-year-olds can start booking their tamariki in to be immunised against... read more about Bookings strongly recommended for tamariki COVID-19 immunisations»
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West Coast’s health agencies working together to support COVID-19 Care in the Community
Tuesday 21 December 2021
West Coast DHB’s Director of Allied Health, Scientific and Technical, Jane George, said that an all of health system... read more about West Coast’s health agencies working together to support COVID-19 Care in the Community»
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Coasters who are fully vaccinated still have a chance to win a car or ute
Tuesday 7 December 2021Quick Read
It’s still on! Despite a slight stall late last week we’ve hit the 90% first dose mark, so if the momentum... read more about Coasters who are fully vaccinated still have a chance to win a car or ute»
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24 hours to go!
Thursday 2 December 2021Quick Read
C’mon Coasters, we can do this! You’ve got until the end of tomorrow (Friday December 3rd) to get your first... read more about 24 hours to go!»
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Double vaxxed before Christmas – the deadline is looming
Tuesday 23 November 2021
West Coasters have only one more week to get their first COVID-19 vaccination in order to be fully vaccinated for... read more about Double vaxxed before Christmas – the deadline is looming»
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Funding available for community wellbeing initiatives
Friday 5 November 2021Quick Read
Ideas to aid wellbeing are being sought from the South Westland community. Recognising the financial and... read more about Funding available for community wellbeing initiatives»
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Push to lift vaccination rates on the South Island’s West Coast
Thursday 4 November 2021
The West Coast District Health Board, the region’s three Mayors and other well-known locals are joining forces to... read more about Push to lift vaccination rates on the South Island’s West Coast»
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West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 testing clinics
Friday 29 October 2021Quick Read
Please note: The info on this page has now been removed as it is no longer current and keeping it posted here could... read more about West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 testing clinics»
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Cases of Delta COVID-19 in Canterbury a timely reminder to get tested if you are unwell
Thursday 28 October 2021Quick Read
With the overnight news that two cases of Delta COVID-19 have been identified in Canterbury, the most important thing... read more about Cases of Delta COVID-19 in Canterbury a timely reminder to get tested if you are unwell»
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West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 vaccination team is heading to Runanga and Hokitika later this week
Wednesday 27 October 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 vaccination team is heading to Runanga and Hokitika later this week»
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Fresh mountain air and free vaccinations on offer at New Zealand’s highest vaccination drive-through clinic
Monday 18 October 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about Fresh mountain air and free vaccinations on offer at New Zealand’s highest vaccination drive-through clinic»
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Come on West Coasters let’s get ready for the summer holidays!
Thursday 14 October 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about Come on West Coasters let’s get ready for the summer holidays!»
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West Coast DHB calls on Coasters to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Super Saturday
Monday 11 October 2021
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB calls on Coasters to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Super Saturday»
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Appointment bookings for this weekend’s Hokitika COVID-19 vaccination clinics steady
Wednesday 6 October 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about Appointment bookings for this weekend’s Hokitika COVID-19 vaccination clinics steady»
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West Coast DHB’s weekend COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Westport offered flexibility
Tuesday 5 October 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB’s weekend COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Westport offered flexibility»
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Call to arms goes out to the Westport community to get their free COVID-19 vaccinations
Thursday 30 September 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about Call to arms goes out to the Westport community to get their free COVID-19 vaccinations»
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West Coast DHB confirms details of October drive-through COVID-19 vaccination events
Thursday 23 September 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB confirms details of October drive-through COVID-19 vaccination events»
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Free stress and wellbeing training courses in Buller
Monday 20 September 2021Quick Read
Wellbeing representatives are concerned that COVID-19 lockdown stresses on top of flooding issues are stretching Buller... read more about Free stress and wellbeing training courses in Buller»
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COVID-19 Delta Alert Level 2 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions on the Coast
Tuesday 7 September 2021
Please attribute comment to Philip Wheble, West Coast DHB Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) Controller: Under... read more about COVID-19 Delta Alert Level 2 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions on the Coast»
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COVID-19 Alert Level 3 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions on the Coast
Wednesday 1 September 2021Quick Read
COVID-19 Alert Level 3 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions on the Coast Under COVID-19 Alert Level 3,... read more about COVID-19 Alert Level 3 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions on the Coast»
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Appointments for this week’s Greymouth drive-through COVID-19 vaccination events filling up
Wednesday 1 September 2021
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about Appointments for this week’s Greymouth drive-through COVID-19 vaccination events filling up»
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West Coast DHB’s initial Greymouth drive-through COVID-19 vaccination event well attended
Monday 30 August 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB’s initial Greymouth drive-through COVID-19 vaccination event well attended»
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West Coast DHB planning drive-through COVID-19 vaccination events across the Coast
Wednesday 25 August 2021Quick Read
West Coast DHB planning drive-through COVID-19 vaccination events across the Coast Please attribute the following to... read more about West Coast DHB planning drive-through COVID-19 vaccination events across the Coast»
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Auckland and Coromandel travellers asked to get tested and self-isolate
Thursday 19 August 2021Quick Read
Due to the community outbreak of COVID-19 in Auckland, anyone who has travelled to any of the locations of interest in... read more about Auckland and Coromandel travellers asked to get tested and self-isolate»
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West Coast DHB Alert Level 4 information for visitors and patients
Wednesday 18 August 2021
Information for visitors and patients West Coast DHB has reinstated its no-visitor policy across all facilities from... read more about West Coast DHB Alert Level 4 information for visitors and patients»
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West Coast DHB invites remaining Group 3 Coasters to book their COVID-19 appointments
Thursday 15 July 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Ralph La Salle, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB invites remaining Group 3 Coasters to book their COVID-19 appointments»
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Mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics ready to visit rural Coast communities
Wednesday 23 June 2021Quick Read
Mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics ready to visit rural Coast communities Please attribute the following to Ralph La... read more about Mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics ready to visit rural Coast communities»
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