Would you know what to do if you or one of your whānau caught Covid-19 this summer?

There are a range of resources available to help you be prepared.

Kete Whānau

Te Arawa Covid Hub has produced Kete Whānau, a booklet to give you a head start in case you should come into contact with Covid this summer.

You can download this booklet from here. 

Summer Travel Guide

Unite Against Covid-19 has a guide to plan your summer travel.

You may get COVID-19 while you are away from home. If you test positive or find out you are a contact of a positive case while travelling, click here for what you need to know.

If you get symptoms, get tested immediately.

Common symptoms of COVID-19 are like those found with illnesses such as a cold or flu. If you have these symptoms when you are on holiday, it is important that you get tested immediately. Do not wait until you get home to get tested.

If you become unwell or have been exposed to COVID-19 while you are away from home, you should: 

• call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 for advice on testing
• isolate at your accommodation if you are symptomatic, until you get your test result

You can find details of testing centres across New Zealand at Healthpoint.

Click here for more tips on staying safe this summer.