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What do I do whilst I wait for my COVID-19 test result? *Whilst you wait for your result you need to continue to self-isolate at home or in another suitable place where you can stay on your own. *If you live with someone who is an essential worker they must also stay at home (self-isolate).

Lakes DHB is committed to the welfare of its staff during this unprecedented period, and you and your colleagues may experience feeling stressed. It is normal to feel this way in the current situation-it’s ok to not be ok. Lakes District Health Board recognises the far reaching impact that COVID-19 will have on staff, their whanau and family.

COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Information for a suspected case under investigation. You have symptoms that may be COVID-19 and you are waiting for your test result and so you are considered to be a ‘suspected case under investigation’.

Information for a confirmed or a probable case. You have been diagnosed with COVID-19 because either: *You have a test result that is positive for COVID-19 (this means you are a confirmed case) AND/OR *You have symptoms of COVID-19 and are a close contact of a known confirmed case (this means you are a probable case) It is very important that you are in self-isolation and follow the instructions on this information sheet to protect yourself and others.

Wellbeing and Welfare Pack COVID-19 Lakes District Health Board acknowledges that this may be an alarming and potentially worrying time for you

COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Information for a suspected case who is not tested. You have been seen by a doctor or nurse who thinks you have symptoms of COVID-19 but has decided not to do a test for COVID-19.

Getting the help and support you need, Everything you need to know in one place. Learn the simple steps you can take to unite against the virus and slow its spread, see what help is available and get the latest advice and updates at Covid19.govt.nz.