Case of Gastro in Student Village

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:

1. Call Healthline free on 0800 611 116 to check if you should see a doctor or self-isolate.
2. Call the Student Village duty phone free on 0800 677 802 to let the team know.
3. 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:

1. Call Healthline free on 0800 611 116 to check if you should see a doctor or self-isolate.
2. 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!