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A pioneer in Mahurangi’s response to Covid-19 faced his own health setback this month after suffering a heart attack.
Coast to Coast Health director Dr Tim Malloy, 65, was helicoptered to the coronary care unit of Auckland Hospital following the attack on October 10.
But late last week, he was back at work saying he was feeling much better. Dr Malloy says for the time being he will concentrate on administrative work and won’t be seeing patients because his health status is still too vulnerable, especially if he were to contract Covid-19 himself.
Dr Malloy did not blame over-work for the heart attack and says recently he has been pacing himself more than ever before.
“I’ve been trying to ensure I’m not under too much pressure, but Covid does bring its stresses I guess,” he says.
Dr Malloy says he has received lots of good wishes.
“It’s a really humbling experience to be honest when you are vulnerable and people reach out and provide you with support,” he says.
Coast to Coast opened Mahurangi’s first dedicated Covid-19 testing facility in March last year. It followed up with the region’s first dedicated vaccination centre in May this year. Both facilities are based in Wellsford.
