COVID-19 SYMPTOMS
From MoH Website information (01 May 2020)
The symptoms of COVID-19 are one or more of the following:
  • a cough
  • a high temperature (at least 38°C)
  • shortness of breath.
  • sore throat
  • sneezing and runny nose
  • temporary loss of smell
These symptoms do not necessarily mean you have COVID-19. The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.
Shortness of breath is a sign of possible pneumonia and requires immediate medical attention.
Symptoms take up to 14 days to show after a person has been infected. A person can pass on the virus to others before they know they have it - from up to two days before symptoms develop.
If you have these symptoms, please telephone Healthline (for free) on 0800 358 5453 or your doctor immediately.

HIGH RISK INDIVIDUALS

From MoH Website information (01 May 2020)
 These guidelines are not a hard and fast rule and will be updated as and when further evidence becomes available.
 
The key determinant of COVID-19 becoming a severe illness is the existence of underlying medical
conditions, especially if these conditions are not well controlled. Relevant conditions include:
  • serious respiratory disease such as chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma
  • serious heart conditions
  • immunocompromised conditions. Many conditions can cause a person to be immunocompromised, including cancer treatment, smoking related illness, bone marrow or organ transplantation, haematologic neoplasms, immune deficiencies, poorly controlled HIV or AIDS, and prolonged use of corticosteroids and other immune weakening medications (such as disease-modifying anti rheumatic drugs)
  • severe obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 40 or higher)
  • diabetes
  • chronic kidney disease, people undergoing dialysis; and liver disease
 
Other high-risk individuals include:
  • Those over 70 - Older people, in particular those who have underlying health issues, including respiratory issues that make them more vulnerable to COVID-19.
  • Residents of aged care facilities - Aged care facilities are susceptible to the rapid transmission of viruses like this. Residents are more susceptible to illnesses due to their age and they are also more likely to have underlying health conditions.
  • Pregnant women - Pregnant women in their third trimester should take extra precautions and keep themselves well at a time when the growing baby means higher oxygen demands on the mother.

CHANGES TO YOUR MASSAGE / BOWEN SESSION

  • Please stay at home if you are unwell. 
  • A NZ Covid Tracer poster will be available for you to scan with your cell phone, inside the entrance and in the clinic.
  • Hand Sanitiser will be available for your use, if you choose to use it.
  • Your therapist will wear a mask if you request it.
  • The clinic, bathroom, front door handles, doorbell will be sanitised once a day.

Please contact Rochelle if you require a copy of Triple R’s Health and Hygiene Brief.