Kia ora tātau
For the case identified 26 January 22
There are no new exposure events identified.
All close contacts have been identified, are in isolation and are being tested.
Genome sequencing has confirmed that this case has the Delta variant.
We are still working on a source of infection.
New cases
This afternoon three new cases of COVID-19 have been identified.
These people are not linked to the first case.
Contact Tracers and welfare support through Takatū Hub are following up with these people and will advise any further contacts and work through exposure events or locations of interest.
Testing
If you or your whānau have cold or flu symptoms, sore throat, cough, or gastro symptoms like diarrhoea to please get tested.
Testing is available this weekend at:
110 Peel St: 9am-1pm
Your GP
Te Puia Hospital Drive Through 10 -12midday
Vaccinations and Boosters
Most important of all is getting vaccinated. Find out where you can get a vaccination/booster done here:- https://bit.ly/3o38iZP
Mask
Lastly, please wear you mask whenever you are outside your home bubble. This means everywhere – especially at work and in social settings.
Now is the time to prevent the spread of virus in our community and keep down the rise of cases.