14 March 2022 She encourages neighbours and friends and colleagues to be aware of people who may need assistance and to reach out with a phone call to ask what they need. “Just five minutes of your time can make a big difference.” Information on what you can do to prepare if you or your family get sick is available here: Preparing to self-isolate | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt. nz).
COVID-19 RAT collection There are several community-based testing centres and Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) community collection sites (preorder required) in Christchurch and Canterbury. To help speed things up at all our RAT collection sites please remember to place your order for RATs before heading to a collection site – and have your order number at the ready. Orders can be made via the online system at https:// requestrats.covid19.health.nz or by free calling 0800 222 478 to request your RAT tests. › RATs are free for people with COVID-19 symptoms or who are a household contact or who been instructed to get tested by a healthcare professional › Critical workers who are household contacts › Border workers who are required to be tested under the Required Testing Order For more information, including locations, visit Canterbury DHB’s Facebook page here. Rolleston RAT Collection Centre
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