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COVID-19 Public Advisory - 1 November 2021 |
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Four new cases were confirmed in Waikato overnight, including one in Ngāruawāhia, two in Ōtorohanga and one in Hamilton. Three were known contacts already in isolation and the fourth has also now been linked to existing cases.
The total number of cases in Waikato in this outbreak is now 123, including 46 who have recovered.
Following an unexpected positive COVID-19 detection in wastewater in Huntly reported yesterday, Waikato DHB and its partners have established pop-up testing centres at Huntly East and Huntly West from 10am today.
A third new testing site has been set up today at Ngāruawāhia. This takes the number of pop-up testing sites operating in Waikato today to six. Locations can be found on the Waikato DHB website.
Public Health staff are asking anyone with symptoms to get tested – no matter how mild their symptoms might be. The advice is the same even if people are vaccinated.
There were 1870 tests processed throughout Waikato yesterday and 1257 vaccinations given.
| Location | Number of active cases |
| Te Awamutu/Kihikihi | 37 |
| Hamilton | 26 |
| Cambridge/Karāpiro | 1 |
| Ōtorohanga | 9 |
| Whatawhata | 1 |
| Ngāruawāhia | 1 |
| Kāwhia | 2 |
| 77 |
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 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 also available on the Healthpoint and Waikato DHB websites
Te Whare Oranga, 147 Harris Street, Huntly
Monday 1 November 10am-3pm
Huntly Domain, Wight St, Huntly
Monday 1 November 10am-3pm
Ngāruawāhia Rugby League Club grounds, 19A Whatawhata Avenue
Monday 1 November 10am-3pm
Te Awamutu Event Centre carpark, Gorst Avenue, Te Awamutu
Monday 1 November 10am-2pm
Ōtorohanga Sports Club carpark, Island Reserve, Orahiri Terrace, Ōtorohanga
Monday 1 November 11am-3pm
Claudelands Event Centre
Gate 3, Brooklyn Road
Daily 10am - 6pm
Te Kōhao 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
at
29 October 2021 and is the latest
available.
| Territorial local authority | 1st doses | 2nd doses | 1st doses as a % of eligible population | Fully vaccinated as a % of eligible population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton City | 126,573 | 105,690 | 89.3% | 74.6% |
| Hauraki District | 13,372 | 10,579 | 78.1% | 61.8% |
| Matamata-Piako District | 25,532 | 20,269 | 83.9% | 66.6% |
| Ōtorohanga District | 6676 | 5055 | 77.4% | 58.6% |
| Ruapehu District | 5119 | 3843 | 77.0% | 57.8% |
| South Waikato District | 15,723 | 11,649 | 78.9% | 58.4% |
| Thames-Coromandel District | 23,124 | 19,916 | 83.4% | 71.8% |
| Waikato District | 41,464 | 33,815 | 84.3% | 68.8% |
| Waipa District | 43,492 | 35,874 | 90.3% | 74.5% |
| Waitomo District | 6458 | 4936 | 85.4% | 65.2% |
| Waikato region | 307,533 | 251,626 | 86.1% | 70.4% |
Data at SA2 level (approximately equivalent to suburb) is available on the Ministry of Health website.
Vaccination data
To date (as at 9.16am 1 November), 564,088 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. 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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