Covid-19

This information is effective from 2 May 2025 and was last updated 2pm on Friday 2 May 2025.


Patient / carer requirements

Recovery can be compromised if you are not in good health. While Southern Cross Healthcare 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.


Requirements for visitors at Southern Cross Hospitals

  • If you feel unwell, or have any respiratory symptoms, please do not visit our hospitals.
  • The Ministry of Health advises that if you are Covid-19 positive, that you stay at home for five days. Please do not visit our hospitals during this time. For more information, please go to https://covid19.govt.nz/
  • When visiting our hospitals, please use the available hand sanitiser on arrival to help protect your whānau.


If you have any questions please contact your hospital.