Covid-19 Policy

Covid-19 poses an enduring threat to public health. Te Pūnaha Matatini has a simple policy in place at our events to keep participants safe from Covid-19 and other respiratory diseases: 

• We use well-ventilated venues, and make outdoor spaces available for eating and drinking wherever possible. 
• We ask people to not attend events if they are unwell. 
• We provide masks as an option to keep people safe. 
• We encourage people to test for Covid-19 using a rapid antigen test (RAT) before attending our events. 
• We notify all participants if anyone tests positive for Covid-19 during or soon after attending our events. 

In combination, these measures reduce the risk of transmission of Covid-19 and other respiratory diseases. We are particularly mindful of protecting vulnerable members of our community, such as those who are older or have weakened immune systems. 

Research 

• Masks and respirators for prevention of respiratory infections: A state of the science review 
• Increasing ventilation reduces SARS-CoV-2 airborne transmission in schools: A retrospective cohort study in Italy’s Marche region

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