The Government has decided to remove the COVID-19
Protection Framework (traffic light system) as of 11.59pm on
Monday 12 September 2022. All mask wearing requirements have
been removed, except in healthcare and aged care
facilities.
Horowhenua District Council’s Chief
Executive, Monique Davidson says, “We’re following the
Government’s advice. From Tuesday 13 September, face masks
are no longer a requirement for Council staff, contractors,
consultants and our community entering our facilities.
However, some people may choose to continue wearing masks,
and I ask that you respect their decision to do
so.”
Another change is only COVID-19-positive
individuals are required to isolate for seven days.
Household contacts no longer need to isolate but are asked
to undertake a daily RAT test before going about their
everyday lives. “This means that any household contact will
need to test before entering Council facilities,” says
Davidson.
Council facilities include:
–
Council’s Main Office, Levin;
– Te Takeretanga o
Kura-hau-pō;
– Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom;
–
Shannon Library;
– Levin Aquatic Centre; and
–
Foxton Pools.
More details will be made available over
the coming days.
Reminder of healthy
habits:
- Stay home if you are sick, and take a
rapid antigen test (RAT) if you have COVID-19 symptoms. Call
your doctor or Healthline at 0800 358 5453 for
support. - Wash your hands or use hand
sanitiser. - Cough or sneeze into your
elbow. - Clean or disinfect shared surfaces
regularly. - Open windows to increase fresh air flow
inside. If air conditioning is used, make sure the system is
regularly maintained. - Keep your distance from people
you do not know. - Stay up to date with your
vaccinations. - Face masks can help reduce the spread
of COVID-19. They are useful in poorly ventilated indoor
areas and when you are around people you do not
know
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