Contact Coronavirus Healthline ( 0800 611 116) or Sunset Drs ( 09 478 2878) if you:
Think you have the symptoms that feel or sound like Coronavirus ( see below) to find out whether you need to see a doctor or nurse. DO NOT COME INTO THE MEDICAL CENTRE.
Have travelled to Wuhan City or been in contact with someone with the Virus in the last two weeks. Please do not come into Sunset Drs if you are quarantined- phone for advice.
Are planning to travel overseas and need travel advice.
For up to date information on the virus and public health measures, please visit the Ministry of Health website and the World Health Organisation (WHO) website.
What is the Coronavirus?
The novel coronavirus (2019-nCov), belongs to a family of viruses called coronavirus. These are very common viruses that infect a wide range of animals including humans and can cause mild to severe disease, such as colds to severe pneumonia. The novel coronavirus originating in Wuhan City, Hubei Province is now in a number if Chinese cities, with cases reported in other countries. It is flu season in the area so there is already a lot of respiratory illness.
Symptoms:
Signs and symptoms typically include;
Fever
Chills and body aches
Shortness of Breath
Coughing
Severe cases can cause pneumonia and acute respiratory infection.
How is it spreading?
Most coronaviruses can spread through coughing or sneezing, or by touching an infected person. Scientist believe this new virus can spread from person to person in close contact through the respiratory tract. There is an average of 10 days between infection and detection.
Protect yourself:
Frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water;
When coughing and sneezing cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue- throw tissue away immediately and wash hands;
Avoid close contact with anyone who has fever and cough;
The situation is constantly changing so please keep up to date via the Ministry of Health Website.