Hawke’s Bay now has a total of six COVID-19 cases in the region, including a further two cases to report today.
The Ministry of Health will officially notify these cases today, along with one case that missed the cut off yesterday,
(19 January).
One case is linked to the Hastings cluster, taking that cluster to five, while the other case is likely to have
contracted COVID-19 out of the region.
Medical Officer of Health Dr Rachel Eyre said people should keep up-to-date with the locations of interest reported on the Ministry’s website as more locations were being added as public health official continued their
investigations.
“We are continuing investigations and are in the process of informing any other close contacts to isolate and be tested.
“We can now confirm the Hastings cluster is linked to the Delta outbreak.”
Dr Eyre said it was crucial anyone with cold or flu symptoms, no matter how mild, got tested for COVID-19, even if they
were vaccinated.
“People with symptoms need to get tested so we can avoid any potential community spread.”
Drive-in testing centres and booked appointments are available and include:Thursday 20 January:Friday 21 January:To book a test:
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.
“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