A drive through assessment centre for Covid-19 has launched today at the Whakatāne War Memorial Hall.
The centre has been set up to allow other medical centres, GPs and Whakatāne Hospital to continue providing health services to the public without the threat of Covid-19 transmission.
People with suspected Covid-19 symptoms would be able to drive directly to the centre to be assessed.
"If you have respiratory symptoms, including shortness of breath or a sore throat, or flu-like symptoms you can be assessed at the drive through centre," Med Central director Dr Jethro Le Roy said.
"All assessment will be based from your car to ensure everyone can safely get support and advice without putting others at risk."