Ministry of Health - Omicron Phases of Response Phase One ‘Stamp it out’
‘Stamp it out’ phase Testing
Situation: A few cases in the community, but most cases connected
Case investigation and contact tracing
Operational Response Current testing parameters continue. PCR testing for symptomatic and close contacts. Cases identified via positive PCR. Cases isolate for 14 days. Contacts actively managed through NCTS and PHUs. Contacts isolate for 10 days. PHUs focus on complex cases and medium-high risk settings Begin shift to self service and automation
Health care
Clinical care by primary care teams and support by Care Coordination HubsMost cases supported to isolate at home
Masks
Phase Two ‘Flatten the curve’
Current mask settings plus a shift to use of medical masks for critical workers Mask use required at all times in all public indoor spaces and on public transport