Covid-19: 143 new community cases
There are 143 new community cases of Covid-19 today - 135 in Auckland, six in Waikato and two in Northland.
In a statement, the Ministry says the reported number of cases in Auckland is not unexpected and is line with modelling to date.
"People are urged to closely monitor the Ministry’s locations of interest webpage, which is updated regularly. It is also essential to continue getting tested if you have symptoms. Anyone with symptoms is asked to please get tested even if they are vaccinated."
As at 10am, 70 of today’s cases are linked - including 44 household contacts - and 73 remain under investigation.
Yesterday, two vaccination milestones were reached with 75 per cent of eligible New Zealanders now fully vaccinated and Auckland now has reached 80 per cent fully vaccinated.
"The Ministry would like to remind anyone who hasn’t been vaccinated, to not delay doing so wherever you are in the country. It’s safe, will help to stop you and your loves ones getting seriously ill, and could save your life and theirs," a spokesperson said.
