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COVID-19 Public Advisory - 28 October 2021 |
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There are four new cases being reported in Waikato today. Of those, three are in Hamilton and one is in Ōtorohanga. All were known contacts of existing cases and have been in touch with Public Health officials.
One new case who tested positive yesterday had attended Newstead Model Country School, Hamilton, on Tuesday this week. Although they were not believed to have been highly infectious at this time, Public Health staff are treating all 10 students and four staff in that individual’s school bubble as close contacts and are providing them with support and guidance.
There are now just three cases in Waikato with links remaining under investigation.
ESR has received positive results of a wastewater sample taken at Ōtorohanga but a sample taken in Tokoroa was negative.
| Location | Number of cases |
| Te Awamutu/Kihikihi | 35 |
| Hamilton* | 34 |
| Raglan | 23 |
| Cambridge/Karāpiro | 3 |
| Ōtorohanga | 3 |
| Whatawhata* | 2 |
| Kāwhia | 1 |
| 101 |
Public Health investigations into the new cases are continuing. Information on locations of interest is published on the Ministry of Health website as soon as it is available:
www.health.govt.nz/locationsofinterest
Testing continues at locations throughout the region to help determine any undetected community spread of COVID-19. On Wednesday 27 October, there were 2,550 tests processed for the Waikato and 3,402 vaccinations.
Testing locations can be viewed on the Healthpoint and Waikato DHB websites.
We are urging anyone in Waikato to get tested if they have any symptoms that could be COVID-19.
People can also get tested on appointment at GP practices across the region, including designated GP practices that take enrolled and non-enrolled patients. See Healthpoint for a full list of options.
It is important that our testing facilities are available for those priority individuals who meet the criteria for seeking a test at this time. This allows us to rapidly investigate whether there has been any community spread.
Anyone who has cold or flu-like symptoms, is following guidance relating to a location of interest or has been directed by Healthline or a GP should seek a test immediately.
Otherwise, people should call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or their GP for guidance before seeking a test.
It is free to get a COVID-19 test, wherever you go.
Testing locations in and around Waikato are available on the Healthpoint and Waikato DHB websites
Te Awamutu Event Centre carpark, Gorst Avenue, Te Awamutu
Thursday 28 October 10am-4pm
Ōtorohanga Sports Club carpark, Island Reserve, Orahiri Terrace, Ōtorohanga
Thursday 28 October 11am-3pm
Te Papa O Rotu, Māori Point Road, Whatawhata
Thursday 28 and Friday 29 October 11am-2pm
Tokoroa Hospital carpark (by medical centres), Maraetai Road, Tokoroa
Thursday 28 October 11am-3pm
Claudelands Event Centre
Gate 3, Brooklyn Road
Daily 10am - 6pm
Te Kohao Health,
951 Wairere Drive, Hamilton East
Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
General practices across the Waikato are testing patients and designated GPs are testing non-patients also. See Healthpoint for a full list of GPs offering COVID-19 testing or call your GP to check. COVID-19 tests are free. Please ring first to make an appointment.
Reporting on vaccination rates is at TLA level is provided by the Ministry of Health. This data is as at 2.21pm 27 October 2021 and is the latest data available.
| Territorial local authority | 1st doses | 2nd doses | 1st doses as a % of eligible population | Fully vaccinated as a % of eligible population |
| Hamilton City | 125,728 | 103,956 | 88.7% | 73.3% |
| Hauraki District | 13,289 | 10,360 | 77.6% | 60.5% |
| Matamata-Piako District | 25,279 | 19,662 | 83.1% | 64.6% |
| Ōtorohanga District | 6,588 | 4,849 | 76.4% | 56.2% |
| Ruapehu District | 5,049 | 3,722 | 75.9% | 56.0% |
| South Waikato District | 15,521 | 11,305 | 77.9% | 56.7% |
| Thames-Coromandel District | 22,957 | 19,576 | 82.8% | 70.6% |
| Waikato District | 41,130 | 33,126 | 83.6% | 67.4% |
| Waipa District | 43,209 | 35,055 | 89.7% | 72.8% |
| Waitomo District | 6,384 | 4,812 | 84.4% | 63.6% |
| Waikato region | 305,137 | 246,426 | 85.4% | 69.0% |
Data at SA2 level (approximately equivalent to suburb) is available on the Ministry of Health website.
Vaccination data
To date (as at 9.14 am 28 October), 551,467 COVID-19 vaccinations have been delivered at vaccination sites in the Waikato.
Pop-up vaccination sites and vaccination clinics
Hours at the Te Awa The Base community vaccination centre in Te Rapa, Hamilton, have been extended from this week. The vaccination centre will now open from 9am to 9pm every Thursday and Friday, starting 28 October, until Christmas to cater for people who cannot be vaccinated during normal working hours.
There are number of pop-up vaccination centres operating across the Waikato this week. Details are at www.waikatodhb.health.nz/covid19mobile.
The Cambridge community vaccination centre at Cambridge Community Marae is closed from 20 October. Vaccinations will continue to be available at Cambridge Medical Centre (bookings essential via www.bookmyvaccine.nz or 0800 28 29 26) and Unichem Cambridge (offering both walk-ins and bookings). There is good capacity at both sites to support the community. Vaccinations are free wherever you go.
Reminder - Making a vaccination appointment
Although walk-ins are available at many vaccination sites, the best way of guaranteeing a vaccination on the time, day and place of your choosing is still to book.
If you are concerned about your risk of COVID-19, please ring Healthline (0800 358 5453). They will tell you if you need to be tested and what to do next.
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