Further Changes to Covid19 patient funding from 30th June 2024 ·  After this date Health NZ will transition its health response so it is managed in a similar way to other communicable diseases. Primary Care providers will no longer be able to claim for funded COVID-19 related consultations. Consultations for COVID-19 will be treated like other respiratory illnesses and attract co-payments as for other similar conditions. 

All COVID-19 requirements removed 14 Aug 2023 Effective from 12:01am Tuesday 15 August, 7 day mandatory isolation, wearing of face masks for visitors to healthcare facilities removed.

To read the full article, please click on this link:  

https://covid19.govt.nz/news-and-data/latest-news/all-covid-19-requirements-removed/

“Mask wearing remains an important way we can prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, in health and disability care settings.

“And while not mandated, the Ministry of Health guidance is to stay at home for five days if you’re unwell or have tested positive for COVID-19,”

However, if you do find that you have contracted Covid-19 and need assistance please find below information to help you while you recover from COVID-19.

We are not a vaccination clinic for COVID-19, if you would like the latest COVID-19 booster please look on https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19-vaccination/central-auckland/ for your nearest vaccination centre/pharmacy.

If you have any medical concerns or problems coping at home, we are here to help. 

• Ring 320 0168 for Stonefields Medical Centre reception, explain you have Covid-19 and our receptionists will arrange for our Covid 19 Nurse/Doctor to call you back as a priority.

• If it is after hours or in the weekend, call Whakarongorau on 0800 358 5453 for advice or Healthline on 0800 611 116 for 24/7 free health advice

If you are very unwell, please call 111 and advise them you are COVID positive first, and then your concerns/symptoms.