Friday, 22 January 2021, 11:42 am
Health officials say they want to see more people using
the NZ COVID Tracer app with the Bluetooth function enabled
and less people in the emergency department ahead of the
Six60 concert, which is expected to attract about
20,000.
Medical Officer of Health Dr Nick Jones said
with the number of daily scans down significantly and a big
weekend in Hawke’s Bay, visitors and locals must do their
bit to keep Hawke’s Bay COVID free.
“We are
fortunate that we can come together in large groups and
enjoy events like this, unlike most other parts of the
Keep Hawke s Bay Covid-free - activate Bluetooth at Six60 this weekend
22 Jan, 2021 12:57 AM
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Hawkes Bay Today
By: Louise Gould
A Hawke s Bay health official has urged locals and visitors to continue using the NZ Covid Tracer app as thousands pour into the region for a weekend of events.
There is also concern about the number of people who may seek the emergency department at Hawke s Bay Hospital ahead of the Six60 concert on Saturday night.
The performance is expected to attract about 20,000 people.
Hawke s Bay District Health Board medical officer of health Dr Nick Jones said with the number of daily scans down significantly and a big weekend in Hawke s Bay, visitors and locals must do their bit to keep the region free of Covid-19.
Hastings care home in precautionary lockdown after respiratory illness outbreak
18 Jan, 2021 12:56 AM
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Hastings care home Colwyn House Lifecare has closed off to visitors due to residents experiencing respiratory infections. Photo / Paul Taylor
Hastings care home Colwyn House Lifecare has closed off to visitors due to residents experiencing respiratory infections. Photo / Paul Taylor
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Louise Gould
A Hastings rest home has gone into a precautionary lockdown due to an outbreak of respiratory illness.
Colwyn House Lifecare in Mahora sent a letter out to resident s families halting family or friends from visiting loved ones in the care home due to a spike in infections.
Friday, 15 January 2021, 11:51 am
Those facing mental health and wellness challenges in
Hawke’s Bay will have more people to turn to with a new
team of health workers about to start work in the
community.
Ten people have been recruited to work
alongside selected general practice teams as part of a new
service being rolled out by the region’s Primary Health
Organisation, Health Hawke’s Bay. The Integrated Primary
Mental Health Programme is funded by the Hawke’s Bay
District Health Board.
Health Hawke’s Bay Chief
Executive Wayne Woolrich said the new model of care aims to
increase access to and choice of primary mental health,