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Do you have a cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose or loss of sense of small? With or without fever, you need to get tested for COVID-19. Please call Healthline to book your free test on 0800 358 5453.
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Find out everything you need to know about being tested for COVID-19 in the MidCentral region.

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Find out the latest information about COVID-19 cases in MidCentral DHB, including confirmed, probable and recovered cases.

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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 your appointment has changed?

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 our dedicated phoneline on 0800 256 963 to check. This number is operational between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday. You can also call the main Palmerston North hospital switchboard on 06 356 9169.

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