Novel Coronavirus update 8 February 2020

“I can tell you everyone at the centre has settled in and we’re in constant communication with all our guests at the centre to ensure we offer everyone the most up to date support and advice available.

“For other people who’ve self-isolated as a result of their travel to China, it’s important to remind them of Healthline’s new register. Registering will help those in self-isolation as much as it helps us – it will mean we can regularly check on people’s welfare and wellbeing as well as helping support New Zealand’s overall response to novel Coronavirus.

“I’m told the uptake from those wishing to register has been strong and I know Healthline will be holding a media stand-up tomorrow afternoon with more details from the register’s first full weekend.

“The Ministry of Health is working on a daily basis with other government departments and agencies involved in the response to novel Coronavirus. We also continuing to update and provide advice to other public facing sectors, whether that be our border agencies, tourism industry, local government or the Taxi Federation,” says Dr Bloomfield.

The Ministry is regularly updating its information on the novel Coronavirus page and providing information on its Facebook page.