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COVID-19 Testing

COVID-19 testing in MidCentral DHB

Last updated on 4 March 2022

Anyone who has been identified as a contact of a case of COVID-19, or who has visited a place of interest at the specific date(s) and time(s) (external website) , or those with cold or flu-like symptoms should contact their GP, the COVID-19 Healthline, or present to a community testing centre.

Please be aware that there may be a wait to get a test, and our team wishes to thank everyone for their patience and support as we work through those who need testing.

There are now several places you can access COVID-19 tests depending on your needs.
  • If you are feeling unwell with COVID-19 symptoms, you have been asked to take a test by a medical professional or you are immunocompromised, you can visit one of our Community Testing Sites where you will see a medical professional and be provided with a RAT or a PCR test for FREE. No appointment required
  • If you are feeling unwell with COVID-19 symptoms, you can make an appointment with your GP or other healthcare provider for a FREE RAT and PCR test and medical advice. If you cannot see your normal GP or healthcare provider - please see a list of providers who take casual patients here: https://bit.ly/HPTestAnyone (external website)
  • If you have mild symptoms of COVID-19, you are a household contact or you are a critical worker, you can now pre-order a FREE RAT test. Click here to find out more: https://bit.ly/RequestRATs (external website) . Once you have ordered your test, you can collect the test from a Community Collection Site to do at home. Please see more information about where to collect your order here: https://bit.ly/RATsCollect (external website)
  • If you require a negative RAT test for travel or to access the NZ Courts, and you DON’T have symptoms of COVID-19 you can visit some pharmacies for a FREE Supervised Rapid Antigen test.  Please see more information here: https://bit.ly/RATTravelCourt (external website)
  • If you would like a RAT test for another reason, for example - attending a social event, RATs are now available to purchase from some retail stores. Talk to your local pharmacy or search online for a store.

Alongside this testing site you may be able to receive a test from your local pharmacy or GP.  For more information about testing sites available in the MidCentral rohe, please visit www.HealthPoint.co.nz (external website)

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Have questions or concerns?

If you have any questions or need help, information or advice about COVID-19, self-isolation and more, you can call the national health line on 0800 358 5453 (for international SIMs +64 9 358 5453).

It is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will be able to talk with a member of the National Telehealth Service with access to interpreters.

Not sure if you should attend your appointment?

If you have an upcoming appointment or elective surgery at any MidCentral DHB facility, and you’re not sure if you should attend, please call the Palmerston North Hospital switchboard on 06 356 9169 and ask to be put through to the area your appointment is in.

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