We will be posting all latest BOP Health COVID-19 Response media releases, news and public information.
As part of our response to eliminate the spread of COVID-19, the Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) is planning additional testing for a group of approximately 250 seasonal workers in Te Puke today.
Read articleA Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) nurse who works in the adult mental health unit at Tauranga Hospital has tested positive for COVID-19.
Read articleThe two-hour-long drive-through screening assessment and testing clinics will be held first at Tōrere Marae and then at Ōpape Marae.
Read articleHave any health concerns you would usually see your family doctor about? Get in touch with your GP as normal, irrespective of the lockdown, that’s the message coming from Bay of Plenty GPs.
Read articleAnamata in Taupo has set up a "contraception hub" to provide contraception and sexual health services for the community in response to COVID-19, aiming to help take the pressure off GPs.
Read articleThree second year nursing students from Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi are getting work experience beyond expectations on the front line of the Whakatāne drive through COVID-19 Community Based Assessment Centre (CBAC).
Read articlePatients who are symptomatic (cough; shortness of breath; sore throat; runny nose) should contact their GP or Healthline in the first instance.
Read articleFrom Thursday the Tauranga Community Based Assessment Centre (CBAC) located at the Trustpower Baypark Stadium will be moving to new weekday and weekend opening hours.
Read articleDestinations for the one-day clinics during April include Murupara, Waimana, Rūātoki, Waikaremoana and Ruatāhuna with more locations being assessed and planned where possible. The clinics ensure anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can access services without travel barriers.
Read articleOver recent weeks, Lakes DHB management and clinical nurse educator have been working with all 13 age related residential care facilities to ensure that everything possible is being done to protect vulnerable older people living in rest homes, along with staff working in the sector.
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