In the last 24 hours, we’ve had a confirmed case of gastro in the Dunedin Campus Student Village.
A few of our residents are showing symptoms. These symptoms can include:
- abdominal cramps
- diarrhoea
- vomiting.
The best defence against spreading the bug is washing your hands and keeping up healthy habits.
Village Residents
If you have any of the symptoms listed above, please:
- Call Healthline free on 0800 611 116 to check if you should see a doctor or self-isolate.
- Call the Student Village duty phone free on 0800 677 802 to let the team know.
- Remain in your room until 48 hours have passed since your last symptoms.
The team at the Student Village will:
- Organise contactless delivery of meals as required.
- Help keep your emergency contact informed as necessary.
- Check in on you during your isolation.
Your wellbeing is essential, please make sure you take care of yourself and reach out if you require support!
- Otago Polytechnic Student Village duty phone: Freephone 0800 677 802
- Student Success (wellbeing advisors, counsellors, chaplaincy team): Freephone 0800 762 786 and ask for Student Success
- Need to Talk? Call or text 1737 – free counsellor available 24/7
Non-Village Residents
If you have any of the symptoms listed above, please:
- Call Healthline free on 0800 611 116 to check if you should see a doctor or self-isolate.
- If you do need to self-isolate, let our Student Success team know so we can make sure your wellbeing is looked after. Freephone 0800 762 786 and ask for Student Success or email studentsuccessdn@op.ac.nz
Noho ora mai!
Published on 14 Mar 2024
Orderdate: 14 Mar 2024
Expiry: 15 Mar 2026