Novel Coronavirus - COVID-19

This information is effective from 2 May 2025

Patient / Carer requirements

Recovery can be compromised if you are not in good health. While Crest Hospital does not routinely test all patients for Covid-19, we have implemented an individual risk assessment as your ongoing health is our top priority.

Under the following circumstances your Specialist may review your general wellbeing and recommend a rapid antigen test (RAT) if:

• You have any cold-like symptoms*
• You are a household contact of someone with Covid-19*
• You have had Covid-19 in the last 2-7 weeks*
• It is possible that a positive RAT may result in postponement of your planned procedure until you have recovered.

*If you are travelling any distance to come to Hospital, it may be advisable to do a home RAT before you leave.

Requirements for Visitors at Crest Hospital and Specialist Centre

If you feel unwell, or have any respiratory symptoms, please do not visit our Hospital or Specialist Centre.

The Ministry of Health advises that if you are Covid-19 positive, that you stay at home for five days. As such, please do not visit our Hospital or Specialist Centre during this time. For more information, please go to https://covid19.govt.nz/

When visiting our Hospital or Specialist Centre, please practice good hand hygiene using the available hand sanitizer.

The health, safety, and wellbeing of Crest Hospital and Specialist Centre patients, visitors, staff, and medical specialists are of utmost importance to us. If you have any questions, please contact Crest Hospital 06 9532480 or Specialist Centre 06 9532489.