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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    West Coasters are being urged to keep getting tested for Covid-19

    West Coasters are being urged to keep getting tested for Covid-19


    Anyone with a runny nose, cough, sore throat or other Covid-19 symptoms is being urged to visit healthpoint.co.nz to find out where to pick up a rapid antigen test in their area.

    They will need to call 0800 222 478 before going to pick it up.

    In Westport, people can go to to the back of Buller Health at 21 Pakington Street, between 9am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

    In Greymouth, people can go to Anzac Park, Turumaha Street, between 8.30 and 4.30 daily.

    In Hokitika, people can go to Gibson Quay next to the Custom House, daily between 10am and 2pm.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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