The Ministry of Health, today reported three new COVID-19 cases in Hawke’s Bay – the total for the region is now 41.
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Medical Officer of Health Dr Rachel Eyre said none of the new cases were linked to either the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) or the Flaxmere case.
Of today’s new cases one is a female in her 40s. This case is currently being investigated to determine the origin of the contact – but EIT and Flaxmere cases have been ruled out of being in any way connected.
The other is a male in his 80s who is a resident at Gladys Mary Care Home Napier, this person was previously listed as a probable case but a test has confirmed COVID-19. The other case a male in his 70s recently returned from overseas, and all the appropriate isolation rules have been followed.
Dr Eyre said people needed to trust the public health team who were following up and directly contacting close contacts of people who tested positive for COVID-19.
“There is a lot of work that goes into the background contact tracing of every case - we have a large team working on this as we want to make sure we have identified everyone who potentially could have come into close contact with COVID-19.
“People also needed to be confident in the health system, Dr Eyre said and not neglect potential serious health conditions because of concern around COVID-19.
“The Emergency Department at Hawke’s Bay Hospital and other accident and medical centres will keep people away from anyone with COVID-19 symptoms – its important people get checked if they have other concerns that aren’t related to COVID-19.”
If anyone has COVID-19 symptoms such as a cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose or loss of smell and taste, to contact their GP or Healthline on 0800 358 5453 to be tested and remain at home while waiting for results.
Today’s Ministry of Health national case updates can be found here.
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Current Hawke’s Bay COVID-19 numbers: 13 April, 2020 These numbers are updated each afternoon following the Ministry of Health update |
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Confirmed & probable cases in Hawke’s Bay |
41 |
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Recovered cases in Hawke’s Bay |
10 |
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Current cases |
Recovered cases |
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Hastings district |
14 |
3 |
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Wairoa district |
3 |
0 |
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Central Hawke’s Bay |
0 |
0 |
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Napier |
24 |
7 |
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Number of cases in hospital in Hawke’s Bay |
Nil |
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Total number of tests in Hawke’s Bay |
2,128 (12 April) |
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Click here to see national figures on the Ministry of Health website |
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Deborah Greenwood 14 Apr 2020, 15:59 (5 years ago)
Where exactly in Hawke's Bay are the 24 cases reported?
Pamela Crawford 13 Apr 2020, 17:37 (5 years ago)
Considering the population of Hastings - Napier Wairoa and Central Hawkes, 2128 tests done to date, doesn't seem nearly enough.
Max 13 Apr 2020, 16:35 (5 years ago)
Can hbdhb please wrote fonts in black so that it is readable. And NOT very font that cannot be read by half of the population. And not on shaded background.
“May look nice, but is totally ineffective”
Nic 13 Apr 2020, 15:14 (5 years ago)
How does the probable to confirmed numbers work? If the 80 year old was previously listed as a probable hasn't he already been included in the numbers and so by saying today that there are 3 new ones isn't there only 2? Sorry may be a dumb question, but I don't understand how that works. Thanks if you can clarify it for me.
Rachel Lockyer 13 Apr 2020, 15:01 (5 years ago)
Can you please advise as I am confused by the total of cases for HB DHB. If one of todays cases was already a probable case on a previous date, should we only be 40 in total and only two for today? A response would be appreciated. Thank you.
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