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COVID-19 Public Advisory - 22 December 2021 |
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There are four cases to report in Waikato today. Two in Te Kūiti, one in Ōtorohanga and one who with location information under investigation.
The total number of cases is 638 (78 active and 560 recovered). There are nine active cases that are as yet unlinked.
Three new locations of interest were confirmed in Hamilton, Cambridge and Matamata yesterday.
There are ten pop-up and dedicated testing sites operating throughout Waikato today with sites in Hamilton, Te Kūiti, Tokoroa, Putāruru, Taumarunui, Huntly, Ngāruawāhia and Ōtorohanga.
There are two COVID-19 positive individuals receiving care at Waikato Hospital.
There were 1544 tests processed in Waikato yesterday and 1761 vaccinations given.
In the Waikato, Public Health, primary care and manaaki providers are supporting 61 cases to isolate at home.
| Location | Number of active cases |
| Te Kūiti | 43 |
| Hamilton | 13 |
| Tokoroa | 7 |
| Ōtorohanga | 6 |
| Huntly | 4 |
| Taumarunui | 2 |
| To be confirmed | 2 |
| Waihi | 1 |
Note: previously listed case locations will at times be reclassified following investigations. Some cases have been allocated to locations outside Waikato so contribute to our case totals but are not listed in case locations. Cases may also be allocated to Waikato from other regions but are not noted as a new case as they have been previously announced.
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.
Miriama Club, (entry from Katarina Street), Taumarunui
Thursday 23 December - 9am -2pm
Centennial Park, William Street entrance, Te Kūiti
Thursday 23 December, Friday 24 December - 10am-2pm
Ōtorohanga Sports Club
carpark, Island Reserve, Orahiri Terrace
Thursday 23
December and Friday 24 December - 10am -
12pm
Dreghorn Place Carpark, Tokoroa
Wednesday 22 December and Thursday 23 December - 10am-12pm
Glenshea Park, Park Ave, Putāruru
Wednesday 22 December and Thursday 23 December - 1.30pm-3.30pm
Te Whare
Oranga, 147 Harris Street, Huntly
Wednesday 22 and
Thursday 23 December - 9.30am - 3pm
Wednesday 29 December
- 9.30am - 3pm
Nga Miro Health
Centre car park, 29 River Road, Ngāruawāhia
Wednesday
11am-6pm
Thursday 8am-3pm
Friday
11am-6pm
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 Doctors
21 Commerce Street, Tokoroa
Book on 07 280 8579
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 11.59pm 22 December 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 | 135,851 | 130,356 | 95.8% | 92.0% |
| Hauraki District | 15,000 | 14,207 | 87.6% | 83.0% |
| Matamata-Piako District | 27,838 | 26,673 | 91.5% | 87.6% |
| Ōtorohanga District | 7320 | 6904 | 84.8% | 80.0% |
| Ruapehu District | 5890 | 5390 | 88.6% | 81.1% |
| South Waikato District | 17,967 | 16,771 | 90.1% | 84.1% |
| Thames-Coromandel District | 25,076 | 23,969 | 90.4% | 86.4% |
| Waikato District | 45,018 | 43,017 | 91.6% | 87.5% |
| Waipa District | 45,887 | 44,544 | 95.2% | 92.5% |
| Waitomo District | 7179 | 6709 | 94.9% | 88.7% |
| Waikato region | 333,026 | 318,550 | 93.2% | 89.2% |
Data at SA2 level (approximately equivalent to suburb) is available on the Ministry of Health website.
Shorter gap for booster vaccinations from January
The booster rollout for anyone aged 18 and over who had their second vaccination four months ago starts on 5 January, 2022, they can get a booster from a walk-in vaccination centre – or they can book online at BookMyVaccine.NZ from 17 January.
We encourage anyone who had their second vaccination more than 6 months ago to get their booster now. You can go online now and book your appointment at BookMyVaccine.NZ. Some vaccination centres are taking walk-ins.
Pop-up vaccination sites and vaccination clinics over the Christmas holidays
There are number of vaccination centres operating across the Waikato during the Christmas period, however we are operating at reduced capacity which may result in people having to wait in line for their vaccination. We will do our best to accommodate everyone.
Details are at www.waikatodhb.health.nz/covid19mobile.
or
www.waikatodhb.health.nz/covid19vaccination
or
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19-vaccination/waikato/
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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