Nelson Marlborough Health News and Notices

COVID-19 Case Update 4 May

Posted in Nelson Marlborough Health News & Notices; Posted 23 days ago

We have 413 new cases to report today, and a total of 2,860 active cases.

COVID-19 Case Update 3 May

Posted in Nelson Marlborough Health News & Notices; Posted 24 days ago

We have 214 new cases to report today, and a total of 2,674 active cases.

COVID-19 Case Update 2 May

Posted in Nelson Marlborough Health News & Notices; Posted 25 days ago

We have 280 new cases to report today, and a total of 2,757 active cases.

COVID-19 Case Update 29 April

Posted in Nelson Marlborough Health News & Notices; Posted 28 days ago

We have 293 new cases to report today, and a total of 3,013 active cases.

1.2.3. Where should I be?

Our hospital services are experiencing high acute care demand. If you need healthcare support over the weekend think: 1. 2. 3. Where Should I Be?

https://www.nmdhb.govt.nz/campaigns/healthcare/

Healthline, Pharmacy or Primary Care: Unwell or unsure? Call 0800 611 116 for free health advice from registered nurses. Pharmacies can provide face-to-face health advice and if it isn't an emergency see your GP or practice nurse.
Urgent Medical Center: For After-hours, or for urgent health concerns, visit an urgent medical center.
If a life is at risk call 111 or go to the hospital emergency department (ED).

Thank you for helping us save lives.

Shellfish biotoxin alert: Crail Bay, Marlborough Sounds

Posted in Nelson Marlborough Public Health; Posted 29 days ago

The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) has issued a shellfish biotoxin alert for Crail Bay, Marlborough Sounds.

Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, scallops, catseyes, kina (sea urchin) and all other bivalve shellfish should not be eaten.

Note: Cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin, which can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.

Refer to the MPI advisory for full information and a map of the affected area.

COVID-19 Case Update 28 April

Posted in Nelson Marlborough Health News & Notices; Posted 29 days ago

We have 361 new cases to report today, and a total of 2,988 active cases.

COVID-19 Case Update 27 April

Posted in Nelson Marlborough Health News & Notices; Posted 30 days ago

Today we have 177 new cases to report and a total of 2,369 active cases.

Make sure your immunisations are all up-to-date

Apart from COVID-19, it's important to make sure you and your whānau are up-to-date with other vaccines. There are free Immunisation Clinics at Richmond Health Hub (281 Queen Street) every Saturday morning.

The clinic provides pregnancy, childhood, 11 and 12 year old and MMR vaccines.