Covid-19: 209 new community cases including three in Hawke's Bay

by Hawke's Bay App
Friday, Feb 04, 2022 1:50 PM

There are 209 new community Covid-19 cases in the country, including three in Hawke's Bay.

In a statement, the Health Ministry said there were nine people in hospital with Covid-19, with one in intensive care.

Of the new cases, excluding Hawke's Bay, 99 are in Auckland, 51 in Waikato, 21 in Northland, 15 in Rotorua and Bay of Plenty, four in Tairāwhiti and one in MidCentral.

Hawke's Bay District Health Board Medical Officer of Health Dr Rachel Eyre said the three cases were linked to known clusters and had been isolating.

Dr Eyre said as Covid-19 cases continued to increase in the region, it was very important for people to follow public health advice and isolate while awaiting test results to limit the spread of the infection in our community.

Dr Eyre said anyone with cold and flu-like symptoms, no matter how mild and even if they were vaccinated, needed to get tested.

“If anyone is travelling around the country and becomes unwell don’t wait to get tested. You can check testing stations and their availability around the country here.”

Dr Eyre said vaccination was the best protection against Covid-19. Additionally, people eligible for their booster vaccination should get this done for an added layer of protection.

From Friday people aged 18 or older can get their Covid-19 booster three months after completing their primary course.

“People vaccinated against Covid-19 are far less likely to need hospital care if they get the virus.”

For a full list of vaccination clinics www.ourhealthhb.nz or www.bookmyvaccine.nz

Drive-in testing centres and booked appointments are available and include:

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