Managing Covid at Home

Advice for self-isolation

All COVID-19 positive patients and household contacts are required to isolate. Please refer below to find more information on self-isolation. All household contacts of a positive COVID-19 case will need to get a test on day 3 and day 10, or sooner if they develop symptoms. Close contacts do not need to isolate. However if they develop symptoms, then they will need to do a RAT test.

• Isolating at home with COVID-19 in Auckland

• What is the difference between a positive case and a household contact?

• Caring for a Child with COVID-19

Managing your COVID-19 symptoms at home

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is milder, but more infectious. This means most of us will likely get infected, so it's important to know what to do when it happens. Here are some great resources to help you manage your symptoms.

• How to manage common symptoms

• When to seek medical help

Track your symptoms

COVID-19 infection affects everyone differently. Symptoms can be very mild, like a cold, through to more severe, with little warning. We encourage you to track your symptoms, what signs to look for and rest at home.

• Symptom diaries (for adults and children)

• If you have any concerns, phone our practice or Healthline, 0800 611 116 for advice.

Patient Helpline

• COVID-19 Healthline

Provides advice about COVID-19, including exposure, testing, and self-isolation, and registers and monitors patients in self-isolation. Available 24 hours, 7 days by calling 0800 358 5453.

•Whānau Home Quarantine (Whānau HQ):

Whānau HQ Advice line: 0800 687 647 (0800 OUR MIQ) – patients can call for assistance with questions about community-supported isolation and quarantine (CIQ).

• 1737 - need to talk?

A free service dedicated for New Zealanders feeling down, anxious, a bit overwhelmed or just need a chat. Free call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day. You'll get to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor.

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