Level 1 |
All of New Zealand has now moved to Alert Level 1 until further notice. |
More COVID-19 related health information can be found on the Ministry of Health website www.health.govt.nz/covid-19
For information about the national response to COVID-19, go to www.covid19.govt.nz
If you are concerned about any COVID-19 symptoms you are experiencing, please contact Healthline (for free) on 0800 358 5453 or your doctor.
More information about accessing healthcare can be found on www.covid19.govt.nz
Buller District | Grey District | Westland District | All West Coast DHB | |
Total cases (confirmed and probable) | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Map showing total Covid-19 case numbers (combined confirmed and probable) by Territorial Authority in the West Coast DHB region. This map will only be updated if there is a change to case numbers.
Privacy statement: To protect the privacy of individuals we will not be providing any further information on individual cases.
Please remember, limiting our interactions with others is our best defence against COVID-19.
Please do not enter our facilities if you don’t need to.
Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre
Children's Ward | Whānau/parents/caregivers are welcome at any time, but only one person can stay overnight. All other visitors are welcome between 8:00am - 8:00pm |
Critical Care Unit | 10:00am - 01:00pm 03:00pm - 08:00pm |
General Ward | 10:00am - 02:00pm 04:00pm - 08:00pm |
Maternity Ward | 10:00am – 12:00pm 04:00pm – 08:00pm Visitors that mums have nominated can visit at any time |
Buller Health Centre
Foote Ward | 10:00am-02:00pm 03:30pm-08:00pm |
Kawatiri Maternity | 10:00am-12:00pm 04:00pm-08:00pm |
Tuesday 16 February 2021 – Changes to national Alert Levels a timely reminder to follow COVID-19 protocols
Thursday 12 November 2020 – Busy weekend of events offers a timely reminder to stay home if you are unwell
Thursday 13 August 2020 – West Coast DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities following Alert level 2 announcement
Wednesday 29 July 2020 – CE Update – 29 July 2020
Thursday 11 June 2020 – Updated visitor guidance under COVID-19 Alert Level 1 for West Coast DHB facilities
Friday 05 June 2020 – If you have the NZ COVID Tracer App, you can now scan as you enter West Coast DHB facilities
Friday 05 June 2020 – Westport and Greymouth CBACs to close next week
Tuesday 02 June 2020 – Further changes made to West Coast CBACs
Friday 22 May 2020 – Buller residents can continue to access their health care teams during COVID-19 alert level two
Friday 22 May 2020 – West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 community-based assessment centres reduce hours of operation
Friday 15 May 2020 – Updated visitor guidance under COVID-19 Alert Level 2 for West Coast DHB facilities
Tuesday 12 May 2020 – Blessing marks an important milestone for Te Nīkau Grey Hospital and Health Centre
Tuesday 12 May 2020 – West Coast DHB to continue mobile COVID-19 sentinel testing across the Coast
Friday 01 May 2020 – West Coast DHB to start further mobile COVID-19 sentinel testing on the Coast
Thursday 30 April 2020 – Restrictions remain in place during alert level three to protect the West Coast community
Thursday 30 April 2020 – Updated visitor guidance under COVID-19 Alert Level 3 for West Coast DHB facilities
Monday 20 April 2020 – Needing a prescription for your regular medicines?
Monday 20 April 2020 – Home and Community Support Workers continue to provide care during COVID-19 Alert Level 4
Thursday 09 April 2020 – Fifth case of COVID-19 confirmed on the West Coast
Wednesday 08 April 2020 – Coasters can still access their general practice team for health care appointments
Monday 06 April 2020 – Online form now available for expressions of interest to work in the health system
Monday 06 April 2020 – Fourth case of COVID-19 confirmed on the West Coast
Friday 03 April 2020 – Drive-through clinic targets Māori and other prioritised patients
Sunday 29 March 2020 – COVID-19 Statement from West Coast DHB
Saturday 28 March 2020 – Two further cases of COVID-19 confirmed on the West Coast
Friday 27 March 2020 – All Coast GP Practices have changed the way they are operating
Friday 27 March 2020 – COVID-19 Alert Level Four – Updated hospital and clinic visitor policy
Thursday 26 March 2020 – First COVID-19 case confirmed on the West Coast
Wednesday 25 March 2020 – Temporary changes to limit visitor numbers at West Coast DHB facilities have been implemented
Monday 23 March 2020 – West Coast flu campaign underway
As per Ministry of Health Guidelines:
COVID-19 (formerly known as novel coronavirus) is a respiratory illness that can be transmitted from person to person through droplets. It has spread to every continent except Antarctica and over 170 countries and territories have laboratory-confirmed cases.
It appears that most cases identified to date have mild to moderate illness. In severe cases, though, the virus can cause pneumonia and severe acute respiratory infection.
If you are concerned about any COVID-19 symptoms you are experiencing, please contact Healthline (for free) on 0800 358 5453 or your doctor.
More information about accessing healthcare can be found on www.covid19.govt.nz
Public health staff are working with border agencies to ensure New Zealand citizens and residents returning home are screened as they enter the country, and aware of the need to self-isolate and understand what that entails. Self-isolation means avoiding situations where you could infect other people. People who have to self-isolate are also asked to register with Healthline’s COVID-19 advice line by phoning 0800 358 5453.
Staff at airports and ports have information on hand that advises people what to look out for and what to do if they get symptoms.
More COVID-19 related health information can be found on the Ministry of Health website www.health.govt.nz/covid-19
For information about the national response to COVID-19, go to www.covid19.govt.nz
Page last updated: 18 February 2021
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