
Middlemore Covid-19: Patients, staff now 'close contacts'
Staff and patients on two wards linked to Covid-19 case are now 'close contacts'.
Staff and patients on two wards linked to Covid-19 case are now 'close contacts'.
The man who tested positive was admitted around 7am on Sunday.
Ward now isolated, patients can't see families for two weeks after Covid positive test.
The unvaccinated "will potentially will lead to hospital overload", one specialist warns.
Negative pressure rooms prevent Covid-19 Delta virus spreading to other areas.
Some hospitals allow two visitors, others one support person in "extreme" circumstances.
The deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.
The problem "presented a barrier to rapidly and safely deploying staff", an email reveals.
Middlemore Hospital Covid-19 case has been confirmed today.
Midwives in Auckland and Northland will be the first to walk off the job today.
Counties Manukau DHB said the travellers did not have Covid but required same protocols.
One major DHB warned its ophthalmology delays risked people going blind.
The Ministry of Health is due to issue a Covid-19 update at 1pm.
There are no new cases of Covid-19 today and two new cases in managed isolation.
The gravely-ill woman is now being treated in a dedicated, secure intensive care unit.
In one district Māori are being vaccinated at a quarter of the national rate.
Community backlash has prompted a review of the decision to close the after-hours clinic.
Close to 100 rest home complaints have been fully or partially upheld since 2020.
It happened despite the parents begging doctors to take daughter's symptoms seriously.
Hospital battles to find beds for sick babies and children as improvements halted.
Wellington Hospital has seen more than 20 babies due to the spread of a RSV virus.
Building work coincides with spike in respiratory illnesses to put more pressure on beds.
Experts warn hospital visits for flu-like illnesses are skyrocketing like never before.
Ministry clarifies Covid patient was in ICU but is now out.
The Ministry of Health revealed the change on its website yesterday afternoon.
The patient is described as being in a "moderate but stable" condition.
Non-urgent surgery and outpatient clinics cancelled as nurses walk off the job.
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North Shore Hospital was without power for four hours overnight.
The DHBs also lacked skilled IT staff to focus on security, a report found.