Oamaru Hospital - Patients requiring medical assistance at our Emergency Department.
Please do the following:
- Entry to the Emergency Department is beside our Ambulance Bay, if you report to the main reception, you will be redirected to use this door.
- If you have any cold, flu or COVID symptoms please visit your GP rather than coming to the Emergency Department.
- Please keep ED for emergencies. If you have a minor illness, then visit your GP in the first instance.
- Please note only one support person with the patient. Also, all visitors to the hospital will be screened at the doors.
- If you develop symptoms consistent with COVID-19, call your GP or 0800 VIRUS19 (0800 847 8719) to get tested. You can get a free test at your GP – call ahead to find out if you need a test and follow their advice.
For COVID-19 health advice and information, contact the Healthline team (for free) on 0800 358 5453.
PLEASE BE PATIENT AND KIND TO OUR STAFF IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES.