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COVID-19 Public Advisory - 25 November 2021 |
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Please find below a COVID-19 update for the Waikato. Changes since our last public advisory on Wednesday 24 November are provided in red.
There were 16 cases confirmed in the Waikato overnight, with eight in Te Kūiti, five in Huntly, and three in Kāwhia.
All cases have been linked to previous cases.
One case reported yesterday has now been confirmed as from Piopio.
This brings the total number of cases during this Waikato outbreak to 393 (189 active, 205 recovered) with 37 active cases remaining under investigation for links. Today we have had three active cases reclassified as not a case so have been removed from the active total.
There are seven pop-up and dedicated testing sites operating across Waikato today in Hamilton, Ōtorohanga, Thames, Te Kūiti, Huntly and Ngāruawāhia. Testing will be extended to 4pm at the Te Kūiti site today.
Testing is available in Tokoroa today through GPs, with Tokoroa Medical Centre and Tokoroa Family Health both designated practices and not requiring enrolment.
An individual at a Waikato early childhood education centre recently returned a positive test and prompted a public health response which included isolating many children and staff. Further investigations led to a repeat test in the case, which was negative. As such, the case was reclassified as not a case. The case’s close contacts have all returned negative results. The DHB is looking into potential causes for the initial positive result as the required response can be disruptive for those affected individuals, however it is necessary to treat all positive results as active cases. The DHB is grateful to all those involved for their cooperation.
There is one person receiving care for COVID-19 at Waikato Hospital and another COVID-19 positive individual receiving care for a condition not related to COVID-19.
There were 2308 tests processed in the Waikato yesterday and 1857 vaccinations delivered.
In the Waikato region, public health staff are now supporting 144 cases to isolate at home.
Note: previously listed case locations will at times be reclassified following investigations.
| Location | Number of active cases |
| Hamilton | 58 |
| Te Kūiti | 43 |
| Huntly | 31 |
| Ōtorohanga | 27 |
| Kāwhia | 9 |
| Ngāruawāhia | 9 |
| Te Kauwhata | 4 |
| Te Awamutu | 2 |
| Cambridge | 1 |
| Piopio | 1 |
| Thames | 1 |
| Tokoroa | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| 188 |
Note: previously listed case locations will at times be reclassified following investigations.
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.
Ōtorohanga Sports Club carpark, Island Reserve, Orahiri Terrace, Ōtorohanga
Thursday 25 November 10am-3.30pm
Friday 26 November onwards 10am-12pm
Centennial Park, William Street entrance, Te Kūiti
Thursday 25 November 10am-4pm
Fridays to Tuesdays 10am-2pm
Wednesdays 3-7pm
Waahi Whanui, 17 Parry Street, Huntly
Wednesday 24 to Sunday 28 November 10-3pm
Nga Miro Health Centre car park, 29 River Road, Ngāruawāhia
Friday 26 November 7.30am-12pm
Claudelands Event Centre
Gate 3, Brooklyn Road
Daily 10am-6pm
Te Kōhao Health
951 Wairere Drive, Hamilton East
Daily 10am-4pm
Testing is available on appointment from GPs. Both practices will test non-enrolled patients:
Tokoroa Family Health
Gate 3, Tokoroa Hospital, Maraetai Road, Tokoroa
Book on 07 886 5431
Tokoroa Medical Centre
57-75 Maraetai Road, Tokoroa
Book on 07 886 8777
Please see www.waikatodhb.health.nz/cbac for a list of pop-up testing sites and designated general practices where anyone can be tested for free, and www.healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19/waikato for all testing providers in the region.
Reporting on vaccination rates at TLA level is provided by the Ministry of Health. This data is at 25 November 2021 and is the latest available at TLA level.
| Territorial local authority | 1st doses | 2nd doses | 1st doses as a % of eligible population | Fully vaccinated as a % of eligible population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton City | 131,986 | 120,761 | 93.1% | 85.2% |
| Hauraki District | 14,331 | 12,814 | 83.7% | 74.8% |
| Matamata-Piako District | 26,932 | 24,416 | 88.5% | 80.2% |
| Ōtorohanga District | 7012 | 6194 | 81.3% | 71.8% |
| Ruapehu District | 5538 | 4814 | 83.3% | 72.4% |
| South Waikato District | 17,005 | 14,586 | 85.3% | 73.2% |
| Thames-Coromandel District | 24,241 | 22,157 | 87.4% | 79.9% |
| Waikato District | 43,598 | 39,351 | 88.7% | 80.0% |
| Waipa District | 44,923 | 41,697 | 93.2% | 86.5% |
| Waitomo District | 6887 | 6046 | 91.0% | 79.9% |
| Waikato region | 322,453 | 292,836 | 90.3% | 82.0% |
Data at SA2 level (approximately equivalent to suburb) is available on the Ministry of Health website.
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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