COVID 19 - LATEST NEWS
RAT COLLECTION SITE CHANGE
The RAT test collection site has been moved from the Waimate Rugby Club to Michael Street (behind the Waimate Event Centre)
VACCINE PASS REQUIREMENTS REMOVED
Waimate District Council has removed the vaccine pass requirements for all buildings except the Waimate Event Centre. See the full story by clicking below
Vaccination Clinics this week
These are the vaccination clinics available in South Canterbury this week.
South Canterbury Case Update
We are announcing 84 new COVID-19 cases in South Canterbury today
South Canterbury Cases 09/09/22
We are announcing 120 new COVID-19 cases in South Canterbury today. 10 new cases in Waimate
South Canterbury Update 08/03/22
We are announcing 129 new COVID-19 cases in South Canterbury today.
South Cantebury Case Updates
We are announcing 52 new COVID-19 cases in South Canterbury today.
SEVEN NEW COVID-19 CASES CONFIRMED IN SOUTH CANTERBURY
7 new cases of Covid 19 have been announced in South Canterbury today.
Patient Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Screening for SCDHB Appointments & Surgery
If you have a qualifying confirmed appointment or booked for surgery, you will be contacted to advise you require a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) within 24 hours of your appointment or surgery.
Community Link - covid settings
Community Link has updated it’s protocols following the move to Red settings under the Covid Protection Framework - please read to find out what you need to do when visiting Community Link House
Traffic Light System Update
All of NZ is currently in Orange setting, but the Prime Minister has indicated that if there is a community outbreak of Omicron all of NZ will move to Red settings.
“It's amazing to see how COVID has actually brought many families together. And while we are not physically together, thanks to technology, we feel that we are.” - Ant Anstead