Ministry of Health - Omicron Phases

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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


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