The World Health Organisation (WHO) has now classified Coronavirus (COVID-19) as a global pandemic.
In New Zealand the government has now increased the powers of Medical Officers of Health to manage the risk associated with coronavirus, including the power to quarantine individuals and/ or groups of people should it be deemed necessary. New Zealand has five confirmed cases of COVID-19. The Ministry of Health advises that with continued vigilance the chance of widespread community outbreak is expected to remain low. Southern District Health Board staff are on site at Queenstown Airport (ZQN) for all arriving international flights. Queenstown Airport is working closely with the Southern District Health Board and border agencies to manage the public health risk.
We have created an infographic to keep you informed of the measures we have put in place at Queenstown Airport. Please see below.
Basic hygiene measures are the most important way to stop the spread of infections, including the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Basic hygiene measures include:
- Hand hygiene – that is, washing hands regularly (for at least 20 seconds with warm water and soap and dry thoroughly) or cleansing with hand sanitiser
- coughing or sneezing into a tissue or your elbow and then performing hand hygiene
- staying at home if you are sick
- avoiding close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms
- if you feel unwell you should avoid public gatherings and events
- cleaning surfaces regularly
Southern District Health Board advises that if you are sick and suspect it could be Covid-19 related, please do not go straight to the ED or your GP. Call Healthline on 0800 358 5453.
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