Hawke’s Bay now has a total of nine COVID-19 cases in the region, following three more positive cases being notified.
All three new cases are linked to the Hastings cluster, taking that cluster to eight. The ninth case was reported yesterday and is likely to have contracted COVID-19 out of the region. Two of the new cases will be reported in the Ministry of Health’s case figures today, with the third new case to be reported in tomorrow’s figures, as it missed the daily reporting cut off.
Medical Officer of Health Dr Rachel Eyre said people should keep a close eye on 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 working hard and continuing our investigations and informing any other close contacts to isolate and be tested.
“Anyone associated with the Tu Step Fitness Class and who was there on the dates and times notified on Ministry of Health’s locations of interest page, must follow public health advice,” she said.
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:
Friday 21 January:
- Splash Planet Hastings drive through 10am -1pm
- Whitmore Park Napier drive through 10am - 1pm
- CHB Health Centre drive through 9am - 4pm
Saturday 22 January
- Splash Planet, Hastings, 10am-1pm | drive through, no appointment needed
- Whitmore Park, Napier, 10am-1pm | drive through, no appointment needed
- Te Taiwhenua O Heretaunga Trust, Orchard Road, Hastings, 9am-1pm | drive through, no appointment needed
- Hastings Health Centre, call 06 281 2644 between 8.30am - 5pm to book a testing appointment
- The Doctors Napier, call 0800 837 819 between 9am - 5pm to book a testing appointment
- Queen Street Practice Wairoa, call 06 838 8333 to book a testing appointment
Sunday 23 January
- Te Taiwhenua O Heretaunga Trust, Orchard Road, Hastings, 9am-1pm | drive through, no appointment needed
- The Doctors Napier, call 0800 837 819 between 9am - 5pm to book a testing appointment
- Queen Street Practice Wairoa, call 06 838 8333 to book a testing appointment
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
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For more information contact:
Hawke’s Bay DHB Media Team
027-599-9501
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