Health authorities in Auckland are asking residents to be vigilant and follow public health advice following a positive
case of COVID-19 in the city, which has seen a short term return to Alert Level 3. Health authorities are also advising
Aucklanders not to panic.
A person in their 50s was confirmed as having COVID-19 this afternoon, the first community case reported in Auckland
since May 22. Since that time some members of the person’s household have also tested positive.
Northern Region Health Coordination Centre Lead (and Counties Manukau Health CEO) Margie Apa said the health sector in
Auckland is well prepared to respond to new community cases but asks Aucklanders to prepare to be patient if they are
aiming to be tested tomorrow.
“This news is of concern, but we expected to see further community cases in Auckland at some point in this pandemic, and
we are well prepared.
“We are working closely with the Ministry of Health and other agencies to ensure everything possible is done to contain
the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.
“Our message to people living in Auckland is to continue to be vigilant. The best defense against COVID-19 is to follow
the same actions we took earlier in the pandemic. Maintain good hand hygiene. If you are sick, stay home. Keep track of
your movements to help us with contact tracing. Maintain physical distancing.
“If you have any symptoms, please get a free test at your local doctor, Urgent Care Clinic, or at one of our Community
Testing Centres. If you are unsure, call your local doctor or Healthline. We advise that you ring ahead if you are
planning to see your practice.”
“The all-of-community response that served us well in the early days of the pandemic is now more important than ever and
we thank everyone for continuing do their part.”
Capacity at Auckland’s four Community Testing Centres has been boosted from tomorrow, with additional staff and longer
hours. Traffic management is in place at all four sites, but people should expect longer waits than usual and be
patient.
Two pop-up centres will be open from 9am tomorrow. One in Otara Town Centre carpark (14 Fair Mall, Otara), the second at
Health New Lynn (Level 1 carpark, Totara Health Services, McCrae Way, New Lynn).
General Practices and Urgent Care Clinics are also prepared for a higher volume of testing. Mobile testing units are on
standby to be deployed rapidly to locations throughout the city as directed by public health.
All health services are regarded as essential and should continue as usual with an additional focus on infection
prevention control measures and distancing of patients. Hospitals will continue with planned care including clinics and
surgery – patients should keep their appointments unless advised otherwise by their specialists. The city’s hospitals
and aged residential care facilities are updating their visitor policies and other protocols to protect the most
vulnerable.
If you have any concerns please seek advice from Healthline or any GP on getting a free test.
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The Northland and metro Auckland DHBs (Counties Manukau, Waitematā and Auckland DHBs) are operating a regional response
to the COVID-19 pandemic through the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre (NRHCC).
Updated locations and hours for Community Testing Centres and Urgent Care Clinics are below.COMMUNITY TESTING CENTRESLocationCentre NameOperating HoursReferral ProcessNORTHNORTHCOTE COMMUNITY TESTING CENTRE
16-18 College Road, Northcote. Corner of College Road and Kilham Avenue. Entrance via College Road.Open Mon to Sun, 8am – 6pmWalk-in/Drive ThruCENTRALEDEN TERRACE COMMUNITY TESTING CENTRE
112 New North Road, Eden Terrace. Entrance via Ngahura Street, GraftonOpen Mon to Sun, 8am – 6pmWESTWHANAU HOUSE, WAIPAREIRA TRUST HENDERSON
Corner of Edsel St & Catherine St, HendersonOpen Mon to Sun, 8am – 6pmWESTHEALTH NEW LYNN
Level 1 Carpark, Totara Health Services, McCrae Way, New LynnOpen Mon to Sun, 9am – 5pmSOUTHTHE WHANĀU ORA COMMUNITY CLINIC
25 Druces Road, WiriOpen Mon to Sun, 8am – 6pmSOUTHOTARA COMMUNITY TESTING CENTRE
Otara Town Centre carpark, 14 Fair Mall, OtaraOpen Mon to Sun, 9am – 6pmURGENT CARE CLINICSLocationCentre NameAddressOperating HoursNORTHShorecare Smales FarmSmales Farm 74 Taharoto Road, Takapuna24 HoursShorecare Northcross948 East Coast Road, Northcross8am - 8pmWESTWhite Cross Henderson131 Lincoln Road, Henderson, Auckland24 HoursWhite Cross New Lynn2144-2146 Great North Road, New Lynn8am – 10pmCENTRALEast Tamaki Healthcare (ETHC) - Glen Innes5 Mayfair Place, Glen Innes8am – 8pmWhite Cross Urgent Care & GP - Ascot 24/790 Green Lane East, Remuera24 HoursWhite Cross Urgent Care & GP - Lunn Ave110 Lunn Avenue, Remuera8am - 8pmWhite Cross Accident & Urgent Medical - Otahuhu15-23 Station Road, Otahuhu8am - 10pmMt Roskill Medical & Surgical Centre445 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill8am - 8pmWhite Cross Accident & Urgent Medical - St Lukes52 Saint Lukes Road, Mount Albert8am - 8pmWhite Cross Accident & Urgent Medical - Ponsonby202 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby8am - 8pmEASTEast Care260 Botany Road, GolflandsOpen 24 HoursLocal Doctors Dawson124 Dawson Road, Flat Bush8am -8pmSOUTHEast Tamaki Healthcare Mangere Town Centre10 Waddon Place, Mangere8am -8pmLocal Doctors Weymouth235 Browns Road, Manurewa8am -8pmLocal Doctors Otara3 Watford Street Otara8am -11pmTakanini Urgent Care106 Great South Road, Takanini8am -8pmCounties Urgent Care (Papakura)6-18 O'Shannessey Street, Papakura8am -10pmUrgent Care Franklin149 Manukau Road, Pukekohe8am -8pm