Taranaki hospitals are settling into alert level 2.
Under level 2, one support person is allowed per patient. Each department will manage its waiting rooms, visitors and patients based on 2m social distancing.
Security remains at all main entrances to Taranaki hospitals. Patients and visitors will be Covid screened on arrival and will be reminded to record their visit and wear a face covering. Visitors entering outlying buildings will be screened at receptions.
Hospitals and some healthcare facilities will continue to deliver a mixed model of virtual/telehealth and face-to-face healthcare.
Any patient who is unwell is asked to reschedule their appointment and not come in until they're feeling better.