Ngāti Koroki Kahukura Whānau Support Page
Official Covid-19 Information
Official COVID-19 Information Sources
These are the Official COVID-19 Information Channels. These pages, should be consulted for the most up to date information.
What is COVID-19 & How does it spread?
COVID-19 is a new virus that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a type of coronavirus. There are simple steps you can take to protect you, your family and whānau.
Like the flu, COVID-19 can be transmitted from person to person. The scientific evidence confirms that COVID-19 is spread by droplets. When an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks, they may generate droplets containing the virus. These droplets are too large to stay in the air for long, so they quickly settle on surrounding surfaces.
People may get infected by the virus if they touch those surfaces or objects, and then touch their mouth, nose or eyes.
That’s why it’s really important to use good hygiene, regularly wash and thoroughly dry your hands, and use good cough and sneeze etiquette.
Like the flu, COVID-19 can be transmitted from person to person. The scientific evidence confirms that COVID-19 is spread by droplets. When an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks, they may generate droplets containing the virus. These droplets are too large to stay in the air for long, so they quickly settle on surrounding surfaces.
People may get infected by the virus if they touch those surfaces or objects, and then touch their mouth, nose or eyes.
That’s why it’s really important to use good hygiene, regularly wash and thoroughly dry your hands, and use good cough and sneeze etiquette.
Symptoms & What you should do
The information being provided to date is, symptoms are flu like:
- a fever (at least 38°C)
- a cough
- shortness of breath
Who are considered to be High Risk?
The following members of our whānau are more vulnerable to COVID-19:
- those over 70 and/or
- those with a compromised immune system
- others with underlying health conditions.
New Zealand COVID-19 Alert Levels
Ngati koroki kahukura key contacts
Lead: Te Hiiri Taute
Contact Information: admin@korokikahukura.co.nz
Navigators:
Bella Kara
Emere Murffitt
Contact Information: admin@korokikahukura.co.nz
Navigators:
Bella Kara
Emere Murffitt
Ngāti koroki kahukura Initiatives
- Food Bank
- Winter Garden
- Social Isolation
- Rongoa Support
*We are starting today to build a database with what information we have at hand and will contact whanau 60+ in the Cambridge, Oreipunga, Arapuni, Te Awamutu area. If they need transport assistance we will organise pick up and drop off - again with safe practice protocols in place.
*Will keep up to date with information from Govt, Min Health, Waikato DHB & Waikato Tainui to provide and assist whanau to navigate through the information coming at them