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10 July 2025 – Invitation to Alpine Fault 8 (AF8) Webinar for Primary Care

We are hosting an important webinar on 29 July 2025 at 7pm. Available through the Pegasus Te Rau Ako clinical education programme, everyone is welcome. You will hear a presentation by one of the preeminent scientists working on the AF8 modelling and framework as well as our own Emergency Management Lead about how you can prepare your business for such a significant event. You can find the flyer here.

19 June 2025 – CPRG Winter Illness Update

First, guidance from the Infection Prevention and Control Advisory Committee (IPCAC) for Waitaha and Te Tai o Poutini outlines return-to-work advice for staff following respiratory illness. While intended for secondary care, it offers practical and sensible advice for primary care settings too.

Second, a reminder from Canterbury Health Laboratories regarding routine influenza testing in primary care this document highlights when PCR testing is appropriate and criteria for acceptance.

We hope everyone is managing well as we head into the winter illness season. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with CPRG. For those interested, the latest Respiratory Illness Surveillance Report (16 June 2025) is available here.

For measles and pertussis updates – please keep ensure you keep an eye on health pathways which has been regularly updated with the latest information.  Our Plan and Prepare page also has more information and links.

 

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Current Events

26 June 2025 There are no current emergency events in Canterbury.

For up-to-date information on known hazards, visit these sites below. There are also a couple of really interesting weather sites that you might be interested in: Ventusky – Wind, Rain and Temperature Maps and Windy: Rain, thunder. There are different filters you can apply (e.g. rain, wind, etc.) to see real-time weather patterns across NZ and the world.

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