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COVID-19 Update
There are 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 - 12 of these are in the community and 1 is in managed isolation.
We now have 69 active cases - 49 are from the community outbreak and 20 are imported cases in quarantine.
There are 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 - 12 of these are in the community and 1 is in managed isolation.
We now have 69 active cases - 49 are from the community outbreak and 20 are imported cases in quarantine.
All 12 cases in the community are Auckland based. All are connected to the existing outbreak as close contacts of cases already reported. 2 of the new cases are household contacts of a previously reported case that is still under investigation - the GP from Mt Wellington.
The case in managed isolation is a child who arrived in NZ from Afghanistan via Dubai. The person has been in managed isolation at the Pullman. The person tested positive following the day 12 routine testing.
There are currently 3 people receiving hospital level care for COVID-19. Two are in Auckland City Hospital and the other is in Middlemore Hospital.
66 people linked to the cluster have been moved to a quarantine facility, including 29 people who have tested positive.
66 people linked to the cluster have been moved to a quarantine facility, including 29 people who have tested positive.
Our total number of confirmed cases is 1,271. We will report this to the WHO.
Yesterday our labs processed 23,682 tests. For the past three days, our labs have processed 63,231 tests. Tests may take unto 48 hours. Positive results are reported promptly and negative tests may take longer to return. We thank you for your patience.
One of the positive cases from Tokoroa visited Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology while they were feeling well and before they were aware of any potential exposure to COVID-19. There are no further positive cases in Tokoroa.
If you are feeling unwell, please ring Healthline or your GP for advice on testing.
Travel in, out and through Auckland remains heavily restricted. You cannot travel across the boundary to go to work unless you or your workplace has an exemption. Please check our website for more details: https://covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border/travel-within-new-zealand/regional-travel/
Finally, please be cautious about the information you are getting about COVID-19 on social media. We need all hands on deck to beat the virus. Rumours are designed to create panic, fear and confusion. Please think twice before sharing unverified information.
