Kmart in Napier identified as a location of interest
Kmart in Napier has been identified as a location of interest after a traveller to Hawke's Bay from Waikato tested positive for Covid-19.
If you were at Kmart last Friday, October 15, between 3:53pm and 5:13pm the advice is to "self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days after you were exposed at this location of interest".
"If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result AND until 24 hours after symptoms resolve."
Earlier this afternoon, the Ministry of Health confirmed one of the 102 new community cases linked to the current outbreak undertook permitted travel to the region last Friday.
While they were not a confirmed case during their travel and are currently isolating at home in the Waikato, it has been determined that they were likely infectious while they were visiting Hawke’s Bay, A Ministry of Health spokeswoman says.
Two people have been identified as close contacts - one of whom resides in Wairoa in northern Hawke’s Bay and the other in Napier. Contact with the infected case was made outside of Wairoa.
Upon this person returning a positive COVID-19 result back in Waikato, the two close contacts were rapidly tested and returned a negative day six test. Although they are not displaying any symptoms, they will remain in isolation for the full 14 days with a further test at day 12.
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Medical Officer of Health Dr Nick Jones said investigations continue and people should keep an eye on the Ministry of Health’s Locations of Interest page, which will be updated if any further locations in Hawke’s Bay are identified.
The DHB would also actively share any new information to ensure the public were well informed.
“It is reassuring negative results have been returned at the six day mark which is good news," Dr Jones said.
“However, today’s news is a timely reminder for Hawke’s Bay residents to continue to follow Level 2 COVID-19 advice when out and about – wear a face mask, sign in to locations using your COVID-19 tracer app or personal record, and maintain good social distancing. If you are unwell with any symptoms, get tested.
“If you are not yet vaccinated, it remains your best protection against COVID-19 and I strongly urge people unvaccinated to get protected and get it done.”
Vaccinations are regularly available across Hawke’s Bay and people can book a time via bookmyvaccine.nz.
