by Heather Walkinshaw

Covid Reminder

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Wellington has had a rough time over the last 2 weeks. This could be Christchurch next.

Ministry of Education Message: At all times, staying away if unwell and seeking advice about getting tested, remains a priority for us all. Please contact your GP or Healthline if you have any COVID-19 symptoms including aches and pains.

We will support learning from home for anyone required to stay away, so please get in touch with us if you have any concerns.

A reminder of the symptoms to look for. You or your child may have one or more of the following:

  • a new or worsening cough
  • fever (at least 38˚C)
  • shortness of breath
  • a sore throat
  • sneezing and runny nose
  • temporary loss of smell.

Some people may present with less typical symptoms such as only:

  • fever
  • diarrhoea
  • headache
  • muscle pain
  • nausea/vomiting
  • confusion/irritability.

Symptoms can take up to 14 days to show after a person has been infected. The virus can be passed onto others before they know they have it – from up to two days before symptoms develop. So the sooner you seek advice, the quicker health authorities can respond.

A face covering helps stop droplets spreading when someone speaks, laughs, coughs or sneezes. This includes someone who has COVID-19 but feels well or has no obvious symptoms. Face coverings are particularly useful when physical distancing is not possible from people you don’t know, such as in supermarkets and stores.


As with Wellington, it is possible we will only get a few hours notice of a close down.  Schools remain open at Level 2, and are closed, except for essential workers, at Level 3.  Schools fully closed at Level 4.