COVID-19 Hotline: Skype & Email Address
Skype: COVID-19.deafaotearoa
When: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Email: covid@deaf.org.nz
Latest Updates
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Is your household ready if someone gets COVID-19?
Date 10 hours ago
Tē tōia, tē haumatia | Nothing can be achieved without a plan and a way of doing things It’s only a matter of time before a positive case of COVID-19…
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Supporting persons entering Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities due to the community outbreak
Date 1 week ago
We thank you for coming into our facilities to help keep you, your families, loved ones, our workers and communities safe. MIQ is not only an important part of our…
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Rules we ask you to follow to keep you and our communities safe
Date 1 week ago
Stay in your room You must stay in your room unless you have a medical appointment, you have booked a time for fresh air or smoking or there is an emergency, for example…
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Managed isolation and quarantine facilities are safe – MIQ charges – COVID-19 testing
Date 1 week ago
Managed isolation and quarantine facilities are safe Managed isolation and quarantine facilities are safe and there is plenty of support. These facilities are staffed by a team of health professionals,…
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What is provided in a Managed Isolation and Quarantine Facility?
Date 1 week ago
Welcome pack Everyone staying at a MIQ facility will be provided with a Welcome Pack that outlines important information while you are in Managed Isolation. This outlines what you may,…
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Pack enough supplies to last you 14 days
Date 1 week ago
We recommend you bring everything you need for daily life: Clothes — around at least a week’s worth. Each person can have 2 bags of laundry washed during their stay.Medication:…
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Travel into MIQ
Date 1 week ago
After you are notified by public health that you have tested positive for COVID-19 you must continue to remain at home in isolation and follow all the other protocols until…
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What happens if you test positive for COVID-19?
Date 1 month ago
Most fully-vaccinated people with COVID-19 are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover in their own home, or in suitable alternative accommodation. ‘Care in the community’ is where…
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How to talk to your friends and whānau about the COVID-19 vaccine
Date 1 month ago
How to have a positive and respectful conversation when someone you care about has fears or concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine. It can be tricky to know what to do…
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Life at Red
Date 1 month ago
At Red, we need to take action to protect our vulnerable communities and our health system from COVID-19. About Red There are restrictions on where we can go at Red. But…
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Life at Orange
Date 1 month ago
At Orange, there is community transmission of COVID-19. There are increasing risks to vulnerable communities and pressure on the health system. About Orange At Orange, you can continue to do everyday activities and can travel across the…
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3rd Primary Dose for Immunocompromised People
Date 1 month ago
Access to the 3rd Primary Dose for immunocompromised people This outlines how an eligible person will access a 3rd primary dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. There are Four key components…
Updates from Deaf Aotearoa
Vaccination Pass – vimeo
Vaccination Passes
Date 2 months ago
If you have had 2 doses of the Pzifer COVID-19 vaccination you will be able to get a Vaccination Certificate/Pass. When the new Covid-19 Protection Framework, also known…
Misinformation about COVID.mp4 – vimeo
Misinformation about COVID
Date 4 months ago
This video has been produced in response to COVID-19 misinformation in the community. From discussions with Deaf Community members we have found that some people object to getting…
4th October COVID-19 Update – vimeo
4th October COVID-19 Update
Date 4 months ago
This is a video update from Deaf Aotearoa. Auckland is still at Alert Level 3. Waikato has recorded a few people with COVID-19 in Raglan and Hamilton, so…
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Update 7th September
Date 5 months ago
Yesterday the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, gave an update about whether regions in New Zealand will see changes to the Alert Levels. The Auckland region will continue at…
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30th August Update
Date 5 months ago
Before the weekend we gave a video update about when we would be seeing a change from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3. We gave some incorrect…
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27th August update
Date 5 months ago
Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minster, announced that Auckland and Northland probably will remain at Alert Level 4 for two more weeks. This is yet to be confirmed. This will…
Exemption mask card.mp4 – vimeo
Exemption Mask Card
Date 5 months ago
Hi, let you know we all require to wear masks when out of home. However if you’re approached with someone and they want to talk to you, you…
COVID Vaccine Booking – vimeo
Update about COVID Vaccinations
Date 5 months ago
Hello everyone Have you had your COVID-19 vaccine? Important why to keep you and your family/whanau safe. Want to tell you about your options. You can book an…