Community gets behind surveillance testing

The Gore, Balclutha and Oamaru communities did their bit over the last couple of weeks by getting tested for COVID-19 at pop up testing centres.

Southern DHB Medical Officer of Health Dr Susan Jack has thanked the communities for getting a COVID-19 test.

“It helps us be sure there is not COVID-19 circulating in our region, and means that if we did find it, we’re in the best position to stamp it out quickly.”

Special thanks to WellSouth Community and the local authorities who co-hosted the events with Southern DHB, and everyone in the community who had a test.

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