Tēnā koutou katoa

We have found out at 3pm this afternoon that we have had a positive COVID-19 case at school today.

Your child has NOT been identified as a contact. Mana College will be open tomorrow and your child should still attend school. 

What you need to do:
* You and your whānau should watch for symptoms
* If any develop, get tested immediately
* Then, stay at home until you receive the result

If your whānau hasn’t been vaccinated, please do so as soon as possible. You can book on-line at bookmyvaccine.nz or by calling 0800 28 29 26. It’s free.

What we’re doing:
* Mana College will stay open
* We have appropriate public health measures and cleaning procedures in place
* We have worked with Ministry of Health and Education officials and have identified the close contacts. These people are isolating in line with official advice.

It’s important that anyone who experiences symptoms such as the following gets a test and stays away from school.

Symptoms of COVID-19:
* A new or worsening cough
* Sneezing and runny nose
* A fever
* Temporary loss of smell or altered sense of taste
* Sore throat
* Shortness of breath

Less common symptoms include diarrhoea, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, malaise, chest pain, abdominal pain, joint pain, or confusion/irritability. For more information, go to https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/about-covid-19/covid-19-symptoms/

Finally, we ask you all for kindness and compassion towards those who are isolating at this time.

Please contact office@mana.school if you have any questions.

Noho ora mai

John Murdoch
Principal/Tumuaki
Mana College