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The government is expanding access to free rapid antigen tests (RAT) kits. This is in response to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases. It’s a good opportunity to encourage your staff to request and collect a supply of test kits.
- You don’t need COVID-19 symptoms to get free test kits
- Test kits can be picked up from testing centres, local pharmacies, current community providers, including marae.
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To protect you and your staff from winter illnesses and COVID-19 consider following these infection prevention measures:
- Stay home when unwell and test if showing COVID-19 symptoms
- Wear masks at your workplace when around other people
- Encourage hand washing
- Recommend physical distancing.
The more layers of protection you put in place the harder it will be for infections to spread. Click below for more in-depth advice.
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If an employee tests positive for COVID-19 they’ll receive a text confirmation from the Ministry of Health on 2328 or 2648. To relieve pressure on medical staff you could accept this text message as proof of sick leave rather than asking for a medical certificate.
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The Ministry of Health says if a person develops new COVID-19 symptoms, and it has been 29 days or more since their previous infection, it is possible it is a re-infection with COVID-19, and they should take a rapid antigen test (RAT).
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Good ventilation makes your workplace safer for your staff and customers by reducing the chances of colds, flu and other illnesses being spread.
- If you don’t have a ventilation system open all your windows for five minutes several times a day
- If you have a ventilation system make sure it’s well maintained
- If you’re a tenant, contact the building owner to check the system is in good working order.
To learn more, click below.
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