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Hospital visitors don’t need a Vaccine Pass, but do need to scan in, and wear a surgical/medical paper mask. Fabric face coverings are no longer acceptable. See our COVID-19 pages for visiting guidelines, COVID-19 tests and care in the community advice. See www.vaccinatecanterburywestcoast.nz for info about vaccinations.

We are at RED according to the NZ COVID-19 Protection Framework

Last updated:
23 January 2022

The following visitor restrictions are in place for all Canterbury DHB hospitals and health facilities:

  1. All visitors need to scan in using the COVID-19 Tracer App or sign in on arrival and provide their contact details
  2. If you’re using the COVID-19 Tracer App, please ensure Bluetooth tracing is turned on
  3. All visitors must wear a surgical/medical mask. Fabric face coverings are no longer acceptable
  4. All visitors are expected to practice safe physical distancing. You should remain two metres away from people you don’t know
  5. Everyone, including visitors should practise good hand hygiene
  6. Visitors who are unwell should not be entering our facilities.

Patients and visitors should also read the additional more detailed visiting guidelines for each specific hospital.

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Featured – Media release

Accessing healthcare in Canterbury under COVID-19 Alert Level 4 restrictions

Wednesday 18 August 2021Quick Read

General Practices, community pharmacies and Urgent Care Centres are all open but they will have some additional... read more about Accessing healthcare in Canterbury under COVID-19 Alert Level 4 restrictions»

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Save Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department For Emergencies

Monday 2 August 2021Quick Read

Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department is extremely busy today and anyone presenting with a non-urgent... read more about Save Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department For Emergencies»

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Keep ED for emergencies this weekend

Friday 16 July 2021Quick Read

“Keep the Emergency Department for emergencies only” is the message from clinicians as we head into the weekend.... read more about Keep ED for emergencies this weekend»

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Canterbury DHB wins international healthcare award

Tuesday 24 November 2020Quick Read

Canterbury health teams have been recognised in the prestigious international UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Awards... read more about Canterbury DHB wins international healthcare award»

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