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Important Covid-19 Update: 13 October 2021
Tēnā tātou katoa,
A whānau member has returned a positive Covid case. This member does not live in Ōrākei but has visited Ōrākei on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th October last week. Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) has confirmed tonight that this whānau members symptoms were onset on Thursday 7th October which means they were made contagious that day. They are not concerned about dates earlier than 7th October.
This whānau member has been very cooperative with health officials to identify any locations of interest and keep everyone safe. This whānau member has now moved to an MIQ facility and we are providing support. This is a difficult time for this whānau and we ask that you please respect them and their privacy.
The wider whānau and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei take this very seriously and want to put in extra precautionary measures. We are taking immediate action and tomorrow (14th October) from 9am we will be providing Covid testing at Ōrākei Marae to anyone who would like to be tested even if you don’t have symptoms. Alongside our testing station, our team will be providing vaccinations at the marae as well.
The locations of interest are listed onwww.covid19.govt.nz – the list will continually be updated as details are confirmed, so please check the website regularly.
We know that this sudden change in alert levels will cause a lot of anxiety for our whānau, but we want to ensure you all that we will be here to provide you support during this time.
All Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei offices and Ōrākei Marae will be closed until further notice, but our communication lines will remain open. Please contact us on 0508 NWOrakei (0508 6967 2534) and our team will help you out.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Programmes and Services
As an essential service, we will continue to operate and deliver supports and services under strict social-distancing conditions and ensuring the appropriate measures are taken when in the community.
Services we are offering:
- Kaitiaki Services – Atareta St is in strict lockdown to protect our kaumātua. Access through Ōrākei Marae will be restricted.
- Our Tāmaki Vaccination Centre will be open from Monday – Friday, 8am to 3:30pm. Vaccinations are now available for those aged 16 and over, as well as those aged 12-15, who are accompanied by a parent. Simply email vaccine@nwo.iwi.nz to book vaccinations for you and your whānau.
- Ōrākei Health is still in operation for Covid-19 swabbing and online consults only. Please contact the clinic on 09-578 0956 to book in a consult or swab. Please note we are prioritising patients and NWO whānau with cold/flu-like symptoms. All other covid testing enquiries are being directed to pop-up testing centre in St Johns (AMI Netball Courts).
- Whānau Ora will still be operating, providing support to the whānau they work with virtually.
- The Puna Reo along with all schools and early childhood centres will be closed until further notice.
Kia haumaru te noho e te whānau! Stay safe, look after yourself and your whānau.
Ngā manaakitanga, your whānau at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
If you or your whānau feel unwell, please stay home and contact your GP as soon as possible. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, call Healthline 0800 611 116. The most common symptoms include fever (high temperature), dry cough and tiredness.
TAMAKI VACCINATION CENTRE. 261 Morrin Road, St Johns. Open Monday – Friday | 8am – 3:30pm
Vaccinations are now available for those aged 16 and over, as well as those aged 12-15, who are accompanied by a parent. No booking required, we are now taking walk-ins!
Our communication lines are still open.
Call our friendly team on 0508 NW Ōrākei (0508 6967 2534).
Email us at whaimaia@nwo.iwi.nz.
NZ COVID Tracer Mobile App.
Unite against COVID-19 with Bluetooth tracing
Did you know that the NZ COVID Tracer Mobile App now includes Bluetooth tracing. This means it will be able to alert you when you’ve been near another app user who tests positive for COVID-19.
What do I need to do?
Once the update has been installed, you will be able to turn on Bluetooth Tracing. If your phone is compatible, it will ask for permission to use your phone’s Exposure Notification System. This is entirely optional but strongly recommended.
If you have an Android phone, it might take a few minutes for it to confirm whether your device supports Bluetooth tracing. Please be patient and check back later if you need to. You can read more about compatibility requirements for Bluetooth tracing on our website.
Do I still need to scan the QR codes?
Yes, whether or not you choose to participate in Bluetooth tracing, you should also continue to scan the official QR codes wherever you see them.
QR codes allow us to create a private record of the places we’ve been, while Bluetooth tracing allows us to create an anonymised record of the people we’ve been near. Both are important for contact tracing.
What is Bluetooth tracing?
Bluetooth tracing uses radio waves to allow your phone to securely exchange randomised ‘keys’ with other nearby phones up to around 2 metres away.
When an app user tests positive for COVID-19, the contact tracing team will ask them to upload their Bluetooth keys. If you were near enough to that person for long enough to be at risk of exposure, you will receive a Bluetooth alert.
The Bluetooth alert will give you advice on what you need to do to protect yourself and your whānau to help stop the spread of the virus.
Watch a short video here for an overview of Bluetooth tracing.
Does Bluetooth tracing affect my privacy?
Protecting your privacy has been one of our top priorities throughout the development of NZ COVID Tracer.
Bluetooth tracing doesn’t involve exchanging any identifying information. Anyone who receives a Bluetooth alert won’t know who sent it or where they were when they were exposed to the virus.
Similarly, your digital diary of scanned QR codes and manual entries is stored securely on your phone where only you can see it.
The app has been endorsed by the Privacy Commissioner due to its focus on privacy.
We have also released the source code so you can see for yourself how the app manages your data.
Will Bluetooth tracing work on my phone?
Bluetooth tracing requires iOS 13.5+ on iPhones or Android 6.0+ on other phones. Phones with Android must also support Bluetooth Low Energy and have access to Google Play Services.
If your phone does not support Bluetooth tracing, you can still scan the QR codes to keep a private record of the places you visit, and will still receive location alerts if you have them enabled.
How do I update the app?
NZ COVID Tracer will update by itself if you have automatic updates enabled.
You can also manually update the app through the App Store (for iPhones) or the Play Store (other phones). Instructions can be found on the Ministry’s website.
Where can I find out more?
- NZ COVID Tracer home page
- Questions and answers
- Updated Privacy and Security Statement
- Updated Privacy Impact Assessment
If you experience any problems using the app, please contact the app support team at help@covidtracer.min.health.nz or on 0800 800 606.
Recent updates.
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