Checklists and information to prepare and prevent
Immune boosters, medical supplies, food & water, whānau plan.. there was a lot to do over summer and autumn! As we head into winter, it's worth getting your ducks in a row so here are some great links and suggestions to ensure you've got it sorted.
Readiness Checklist
Whānau plan
What to expect when self-isolating
Prepare your household
Disability resources
Early action by Wanaka Health Bridge
Be prepared for Covid-19
Simple list of household supplies
Remember
If you or someone in your household tests positive for COVID-19, all of you must isolate for 7 days.
You can isolate in your home or suitable alternative accommodation. This could be another property that you have access to, or are provided, that is more suitable for self-isolation than where you usually live.
- If you need urgent medical help or cannot breathe properly, call 111 immediately. Tell them you have COVID-19 when you ring.
- If you are a Household Contact (you live with someone who has tested positive). Whether you are fully vaccinated or not, you will need to:
self-isolate from the day the person with COVID-19 tests positive or is notified as a probable case until they complete their 7 days of isolation. Get a test for COVID-19 on day 3, and on day 7 of the isolation period, or sooner if you develop symptoms. If you test positive, you need to start your 7 days of isolation and follow the guidance for people who have COVID-19.
Be sure to Isolate for the full 7 days if you have covid - this helps to protect vulnerable people around you, and stops the spread. You do not need a test to leave isolation.
Check
That you have enough of your own supplies to limit spread within your household including:
- Food and water
- Toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc)
- Cutlery, cookware and plates
- Medication levels and supply options
Plan
You will not be able to leave the boundary of your home if you are isolating
- How might you keep yourself and your whanau entertained?
- Who will walk your dog?
- To wash your own laundry separate to others in your whare
Speak
When you test for covid via a Rapid Antigen Test remember to go online via My Covid record or call Covid health line and advise/record whether your test result was positive or negative.
Consider whether you need support with a number of things including:
- Young children in your care
- Accessing supplies
- Health and wellbeing checks
- Financial aid
