Dear John
As you will by now be aware the Government has announced we have
moved to COVID-19 alert level three and moving to level four within 48
hours, by 12.59 on Wednesday.
This is a challenging time for everyone and my thoughts are with
you as we manage our way through the Prime Minister's latest
announcement.
We must keep safe, physically and mentally if we are to get through
this.
I am working closely with my team in the electorate offices to plan
for continuity for the foreseeable future including getting a list
together of community and government organisations that can help to
share in tomorrow's update.
More support for businesses has
also been announced.
It's uncertain times and if you need accurate information or to
talk to someone, there are websites available to visit for information
and helplines to call or text.
The
Ministry of Health's Healthline provides health advice for the
general public on COVID-19 like symptoms and how the virus spreads.
You can call them free on 0800 358 5453. Keep an eye on the website
as it's frequently updated.
Useful helplines include:
- 1737 – Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained
counsellor.
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or free text 4357 (HELP)
- Youthline – 0800 376 633 or free text 234
- Samaritans – 0800 726 666
We've been receiving several questions about what qualifies as
essential services and who are essential workers too.
The Government's Unite
Against Covid-19 website lists essential and non-essential
services as updated a short while ago.
If you still have queries after reading the official websites,
please email
or phone the electorate offices and we will do our best to
assist.
Look after yourself, your family and your neighbours. If you are
available to assist others, please keep an eye out on Neighbourly for
who to connect with and to lend a hand.
Stay safe, stay healthy and I will be back in touch tomorrow with a
further update.
Hon Louise Upston http://louiseupston.national.org.nz/
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