COVID-19: Important Update - 23 March
Following the announcement by Rt Hon Jacinda Arden today and the increase of the alert level to 3, with level 4 expected in the next 48 hours, we have updated our visiting hours to keep patients, families, and staff safe. Our volunteers have temporarily been stood down from service for their safety.
From today we are restricting visiting hours to 10am – 12 noon and 4pm – 6pm, with visitors limited to two per patient at any one time and one person staying overnight.
Please don’t visit our hospice if you are unwell, in self-isolation, or have the following symptoms: a cough, a temperature (at least 38 degrees), shortness of breath. If you are unsure, please check with us first on 04 569 7921.
As of today, our Te Omanga Hospice Shops have temporarily closed their doors as instructed by the Government.
For the latest information on COVID-19 please check the Ministry of Health website.
Thank you for your understanding as we continue to navigate our way through this quickly changing situation. Please keep safe and continue to wash your hands. We are all in this together.
