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Latest Update On COVID-19

There were 10 new cases confirmed in the Waikato overnight, with four in Huntly, two in Te Kūiti, two in Waharoa, one in Hamilton, and one location remaining under investigation.

Nine of today’s cases have been linked to previous cases.

One case which remained under investigation yesterday has now been confirmed as Waharoa.

No new locations of interest were confirmed yesterday.

There are seven pop-up and dedicated testing sites operating across Waikato today in Hamilton, Waharoa, Ōtorohanga, Ngāruawāhia and Te Kūiti.

There are four COVID-19 positive patients in hospital, including one in ICU.

There were 1691 tests processed in the Waikato yesterday and 1288 vaccinations delivered.

In the Waikato, public health staff are now supporting 124 cases to isolate at home.

LocationNumber of active cases 
Te Kūiti45
Huntly42
Hamilton41
Ōtorohanga9
Ngāruawāhia8
Kāwhia4
Te Kauwhata4
Waharoa3
Cambridge1
Piopio1
Te Awamutu1
Thames1
Tokoroa1
To be confirmed3
164

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.

COVID-19 testing centres

Testing locations in and around Waikato are also available on the Healthpoint and Waikato DHB websites.

WAHAROA

Hauora o Ngāti Haua car park

2 Cadman St, Waharoa

Monday 29 November 3-7pm

ŌTOROHANGA

Ōtorohanga Sports Club carpark, Island Reserve, Orahiri Terrace, Ōtorohanga

Daily 10am-12pm

TE KŪITI

Centennial Park, William Street entrance, Te Kūiti

Fridays to Tuesdays 10am-2pm

Wednesdays 3-7pm

THAMES

Te Korowai o Hauora Thames, 210 Richmond Street, Thames

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Saturday 10am-1pm

HUNTLY

Waahi Whanui, 17 Parry Street, Huntly

Wednesday to Saturday 10-3.30pm

NGĀRUAWĀHIA

Nga Miro Health Centre car park, 29 River Road, Ngāruawāhia

Monday 29 November 11am-6pm

Tuesday 30 November 8am-3pm

HAMILTON

Founders Theatre carpark

Entrance off Norton Road

Daily 8am-4pm

Claudelands Event Centre

Gate 3, Brooklyn Road

Daily 10am-6pm

Te Kōhao Health

951 Wairere Drive, Hamilton East

Daily 10am-4pm

TOKOROA

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

GP practices

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.

Latest update on COVID-19 vaccinations

Reporting on vaccination rates at TLA level is provided by the Ministry of Health. This data is at 11.59pm 28 November 2021 and is the latest available at TLA level.

Territorial local authority1st doses2nd doses1st doses as a % of eligible populationFully vaccinated as a % of eligible population
Hamilton City132,701122,32593.6%86.3%
Hauraki District14,44513,00584.4%75.9%
Matamata-Piako District27,11824,86489.1%81.7%
Ōtorohanga District7075628382.0%72.8%
Ruapehu District5585488184.0%73.4%
South Waikato District17,23114,98386.5%75.2%
Thames-Coromandel District24,35822,41187.8%80.8%
Waikato District43,95040,03689.4%81.4%
Waipa District45,07642,24393.6%87.7%
Waitomo District6939612991.7%81.0%
Waikato region324,478 297,16090.8%83.2%

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 people have flu-like symptoms

Do not come into the hospital if you have cold or flu-like symptoms.

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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