Waikato District Health Board
Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, Mālō e lelei, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Kam na Mauri, Halo oloketa, Noa’ia and warm Pacific greetings!
Riki Nia Nia, Executive Director Māori, Equity and Health Improvement Tēnā koutou,
It is good to see that we continue to have no new cases in the community. It is important also to keep in mind that we have not totally eliminated the risks of COVID-19.
We continue to encourage whānau to follow the guidance that is still in place for Alert Level 1, as we head into the last week of the school holidays and participate in our country’s elections.
If there is other information you would like us to share, please let us know by getting in touch with our team.
Ngā mihi
Fijian Language Week 2020 (Sunday 4 October - Saturday 11 October) Bula Vinaka! This week we celebrate Fijian language. Enjoy the events and remember to stay safe! The 2020 Fijian Language theme is ‘Noqu Vosa, Noqu iSema Bula’ in English, “My language, my living link” which reflects the strength, connection and cultural identity that language provides in everyday life and especially during COVID-19.
COVID-19 Testing available with K'aute Pasifika
Pacific Public Health Team Meet the Pacific staff working behind the scenes for the Waikato Pacific Updates and supporting our broader COVID-19 Pacific response.
The team has ensured that these Updates get to you, whānau and community in the different Pacific languages.
Please let the team know of any questions or ideas you may have for the Pacific Updates.
Teresa Binoka Pacific COVID-19 Liaison / Research and Evaluation Analyst m: 027 277 7894 | e: teresa.binoka@waikatodhb.health.nz
Mereaumate Vano Health Improvement Advisor m: 0272186528 | e: mereaumate.vano@waikatodhb.health.nz
Tanimakin Nooti Health Improvement Advisor m: 021 242 7807 | e: tanimakin.nooti@waikatodhb.health.nz
Reena Narayan Communicable Diseases Support Officer m: 027 604 6320 | e: reena.narayan@waikatodhb.health.nz
Suha Wahab Health Improvement Advisor m: 027 536 1261 | e: suha.wahab@waikatodhb.health.nz
Public Health Unit | Waikato District Health Board | 87 Alexandra St | T 07 838 2569
Voting and COVID-19 For more information visit: vote.nz/covid-19/covid-19/
Daily National Numbers for COVID-19
Ethnicity of cases from current Auckland cluster
Managed Isolation Facility Data Pacific Peoples and Māori The current Pacific and Māori population in isolation are shown below.
Total percentage of Pacific guests 1.7% Number of facilities with Pacific guests 1 Median age Average age Youngest age Oldest age
26 years old 31 years old 24 years old 49 years old Pacific guest count by isolation facility Distinction Hotel 0 IBIS Hotel 0 Jet Park Hotel 4
Total percentage of Māori guests 10% Number of facilities with Māori guests 2 Median age Average age Youngest age Oldest age
29 years old 33 years old 11 years old 50 years old Māori guest count by isolation facility Distinction Hotel 4 IBIS Hotel 0 Jet Park Hotel 11
Assessment and Testing Data Testing rate per 1,000 population by ethnicity and locality since 10 August (start of current outbreak) to 7 October
Daily number of tests by ethnicity for the last 7 days across the Waikato DHB region
Waikato DHB Visitor Policy If you are wanting to visit whānau in hospital please click here to see the most up to date visitor policy.
Where to Get Tested in the Waikato COVID-19 assessment and Testing information can be found here.
Testing is FREE for residents and non-residents.
Cost of health care and immigration status queries
Reminder: Alert Level 1
Wash your hands
Sneeze into your elbow
Stay home if you are sick
Keep a track of where you've been and who you've seen
Use the COVID-19 tracer app
Wear a face covering in public transport/spaces
Helpful Information For Logistics / PPE Have any requests for PPE? Health providers can contact us on: covidsupplies@waikatodhb.health.nz
PPE Guidance Ministry of Health
Unite Against COVID-19 Official website for everything you need to know about COVID-19:
COVID-19 Waikato DHB Webpage
Ministry for Pacific Peoples
Pacific Aotearoa
Funeral Guidelines under Alert Level 1 Unite against COVID Pacific page
Wellbeing Information
What we do
COVID-19 Financial Support Tool
Ministry of Business
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