During Phase 3, most people will be able to look after themselves at home.
Health and social services will focus on those who need the most help.
Otago Polytechnic will also take this approach. Our main priority is the wellbeing of our learners and staff who need support the most.
It’s a good idea to regularly check the Ministry of Health website for locations of interest that you may have been to. Keep scanning into places that you go and wear your mask all the time.
You should only get a Covid-19 test if:
Check out more info here about when you should get a test.
Dunedin
This testing centre is currently experiencing a lot of demand/pressure. Please ONLY request to get tested if:
Other testing locations around New Zealand
We are currently also offering Covid-19 tests at Student Health.
Please ONLY request to get tested if:
Please ring us to advise that you need a test (0800 762 786 / 03 479 6082). Do not just arrive in person as we need to ensure everyone's safety. Once we've confirmed that you do need to be tested, we'll let you know what you need to do.
If you have Covid symptoms or are an asymptomatic Household Contact of a positive Covid case, you can order Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) through this website: https://requestrats.covid19.health.nz/
Dunedin
Balclutha
Tapanui
This information comes from the Close Contacts page on the Covid-19 Government website.
You can use this online survey to determine what type of contact you are.
Close Contact |
Household Contact |
Casual Contact |
At Otago Polytechnic
In the community You are a Close Contact if you have had contact with a person with Covid-19 when they were infectious. Close Contacts are at higher risk of getting Covid-19. You are a Close Contact in the following situations:
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You are a Household Contact if you live with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19. |
You are a Casual Contact if you have been to a location of interest at the same time as someone infectious with Covid-19. But you may not have been near the person. |
You can use this online survey to determine what type of contact you are >
No, during Phase 3, we won’t be:
Our focus is on the wellbeing, welfare and learning of our students.
Close Contacts
If you’ve been identified as a Close Contact of someone with Covid-19, you may be notified by:
Casual Contacts
It’s a good idea to keep checking locations of interest.
If someone else in your household tests positive, you do not need to restart your isolation period. You can complete your isolation at the same time as the first person in your household who had Covid-19 if:
For further guidance and advice, please read the Household Contact info on the Covid-19 website.
This page on the Covid-19 Government website has all the info you need about what happens if you test positive.
Located in The Hub (open Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.00pm)
Email studentsuccessdn@op.ac.nz
Phone 0800 762 786
Or visit our Covid-19 Student Support page for more details and resources >
After hours/weekend contact: 021 735 421
Located at our Central Otago Campus
Email cotadvisors@op.ac.nz
Phone 0800 765 9276
Or visit our Covid-19 Student Support page for more details and resources >
After hours/weekend contact: 021 735 421
Email studentsuccessdn@op.ac.nz
Phone 0800 762 786
Or visit our Covid-19 Student Support page for more details and resources >
After hours/weekend contact: 021 735 421
Located in The Hub (open Mon-Fri, 8.30am-5.00pm)
Email tepunakaowheo@op.ac.nz
Phone 0800 762 786
Or visit our Covid-19 Student Support page for more details and resources >
After hours/weekend contact: 021 735 421
Located in The Hub (open Mon-Fri, 8.30am-5.00pm)
Email pasifika@op.ac.nz
Phone 0800 762 786
Or visit our Covid-19 Student Support page for more details and resources >
After hours/weekend contact: 021 735 421
If you are isolated and can't get any help, please contact the Ministry of Social Development COVID Welfare helpline: 0800 512 337 (seven days a week).