Kia ora Athina,

 

Thank you for your email. The Ministry of Health (the Ministry) does not
hold personal medical records, nor would we be able to provide other
persons medical records as per section 9(2)(a) of the Act, to protect the
privacy of natural persons. 

 

There is no specific treatment for COVID-19. Most people will be able to
get better at home in isolation to avoid others getting it. More severe
cases may need medical care in hospital.

 

For information regarding treating COVID-19 please refer to the following
pages on the Ministry website:

[1]www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-health-advice-public/about-covid-19#treatment.

[2]www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-health-advice-public/long-covid.

 

The Ministry does not conduct studies or research. Further information can
be found here: 

[3]https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases...

 

Under section 28(3) of the Act you have the right to ask the Ombudsman to
review any decisions made under this request. The Ombudsman may be
contacted by email at: [email address] or by calling 0800 802
602.

 

Ngā mihi

 

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From: Athina Andonatou <[FOI #15784 email]>
Sent: Monday, 14 June 2021 17:15
To: OIA Requests <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Covid treatments

 

Dear Ministry of Health,
1) For the "26" supposed covid deaths, my question relates to what
treatment protocol these people received.
2) What is the current treatment guidelines for treating those diagnosed
with covid? And in addition to that, please supply what evidence or
scientific articles were used to form that protocol.

Yours faithfully,

Athina Andonatou

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