A wastewater sample taken in Tairāwhiti on Monday 17 January has tested positive for COVID- 19.
This result was confirmed by the Ministry of Health yesterday evening.
There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tairāwhiti.
Another routine sample is being tested that was taken on Tuesday 18 January. Results for that sample should be known today.
The positive result may indicate there is a person or people in the community who have active COVID-19 infection. If you are feeling unwell, it is more important than ever that you get tested, and awhi those around you to do the same. With the imminent arrival of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 into the community we need to be vigilant to respond as quickly as possible.
If you have a cold, flu symptoms, sore throat, cough, or gastro symptoms like diarrhoea please get tested.
This week at:
• 110 Peel St: 9am-12pm
• Your GP
• Te Puia Hospital: 9am-12pm (By appointment following phone Triage: call (06) 864 6803)
For more information around testing, please see here: https://bit.ly/3J8zG1F
Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best protection for you, your whānau and the community. If you haven’t had yours, or now for children from 5 years upwards, including the second dose and boosters for those aged 18 and over who are past 4 months since dose 2, find out where you can get a vaccination done here: https://bit.ly/3ydZELZ
Please act now to be protected when Omicron arrives