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Following confirmation today that the New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation (NZNO) strike will go ahead as planned from 11am to 7pm on Wednesday 9 June, both Canterbury and West Coast DHBs have contingency plans in place to ensure the public can still .
Sunday, 14 February 2021, 2:22 pm
Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Cheryl
Brunton, says while the risk to people’s health is
believed to be low due to the large volume of water in the
reservoir, there is potential for people to develop gastro
illnesses if they drink water from the Akaroa reservoir
without first boiling it.
“While chlorine will kill
bacteria in the water supply, the possum and bird carcasses
may have introduced other contaminants (protozoa) which
aren’t killed by chlorine – they are, however, killed by
boiling your water,” Dr Brunton said.
Protozoa are
single cell organisms also known as parasites which include
Planned surgery and
outpatient appointments will go ahead in Canterbury as
planned Monday 15 February.
However, if you are sick
please stay home and call the number on the appointment
letter to let staff know you won’t be attending.
If
you have attended any of the locations
of interest visited by the new confirmed community cases
of COVID-19, please follow the Ministry of Health
instructions and call Healthline if you’re not sure what
you should do 0800 358 5453.
Please wear a mask
or fabric face covering into hospital.
You must sign
in using the QR code at the main entrance or sign in