Covid-19: 149 new community cases
There are 149 community cases of Covid-19 today.
In a statement, the Health Ministry said there were 83 people now in hospital - up 13 from yesterday - including five in intensive care.
The new cases reported today included 140 in Auckland, six in Waikato, three in Northland, two in the Bay of Plenty and one in Canterbury.
"The spread of Covid-19 cases to regions throughout New Zealand is a reminder that everyone needs to heed the advice that will help keep our communities as safe as possible.
"That includes ensuring you and your loved ones are fully vaccinated if eligible, get tested even if you have only mild symptoms, wear a mask, keep a safe distance from people outside your bubble, and keep track of your movements outside your home."
The Ministry of Health says the positive case in Hawkes Bay announced yesterday was included in case numbers previously announced as the test was taken in Auckland prior to the person leaving and the result returned after the case had departed from Auckland.
"The person was relocating from Auckland and advised to isolate in Hawke’s Bay after the positive result was returned. Local public health staff report the case is currently isolating safely and remains well," the Ministry said.
Results of testing of contacts that have been returned to date are negative and further results are pending.
"As standard procedure, any locations of interest are added to the Ministry’s webpage when they are confirmed by public health officials. To date any exposures identified have been assessed as limited and any contacts able to be contacted directly."
The Ministry urges anyone in the Hawke’s Bay with Covid-19-related symptoms – no matter how mild – to get tested, even if they are vaccinated.
Covid-19 testing and vaccination site locations are available on Hawke’s Bay DHB’s website.
