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Latest update on COVID-19
There were nine new cases confirmed in the Waikato overnight, with six in Te Kūiti, one in Ōtorohanga, one in Taumarunui, and one location under investigation.
All are under investigation for links to previous cases.
A testing site is in place at the Miriama Club, Taumarunui (entry from Katarina Street) operating from 10am – 2pm today and will open from 9am to 3.30pm tomorrow.
A new location of interest was confirmed today in Hamilton.
The total number of cases is now 533 (147 active and 386 recovered). There are 35 active cases that are as yet unlinked.
There are 11 pop-up and dedicated testing sites operating across Waikato today in Hamilton, Ngāruawāhia, Ōtorohanga, Piopio, Thames, Taumarunui, Tokoroa, Putāruru and Te Kūiti.
There is one COVID-19 positive patient Waikato Hospital ICU.
There were 1,950 tests processed in the Waikato yesterday and 2,229 vaccinations delivered.
In the Waikato, Public Health, primary care and manaaki providers are supporting 109 people to isolate at home.
| Location | Number of active cases |
| Te Kūiti | 52 |
| Huntly | 32 |
| Hamilton | 12 |
| Kāwhia | 8 |
| Ngāruawāhia | 7 |
| Ōtorohanga | 7 |
| Piopio | 6 |
| Tokoroa | 4 |
| Waharoa | 3 |
| Te Anga | 2 |
| Taumarunui | 1 |
| Te Awamutu | 1 |
| Te Kauwhata | 1 |
| Whitianga | 1 |
| To be confirmed | 8 |
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
Wednesday 8 December to Saturday 11 December - 10am-2pm
Mokau Kohunui Marae, 20 Moa Street, Piopio
Wednesday 8 December 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Thursday 9 December – 9am – 3.30pm
Centennial Park, William Street entrance, Te Kūiti
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 10am-2pm
Wednesday 3-7pm
Ōtorohanga Sports Club
carpark, Island Reserve, Orahiri Terrace
7 days a week
10am - 12pm
Dreghorn Place Carpark, Tokoroa
Wednesday 8 December - 10am-12pm
Glenshea Park, Park Ave, Putaruru
Wednesday 8 December - 1.30pm-3.30pm
Waahi Whanui, 17 Parry Street, Huntly
Wednesday 8 December to Sunday 12 December – 9am – 3pm
Nga Miro Health Centre car park, 29 River Road, Ngāruawāhia
Wednesday 7 Dec, Friday 10 Dec - 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 7 Dec, Thursday 9 Dec - 8am - 3pm
Saturday 11 Dec - 9am - 2pm
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 11.59pm 7 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 | 134,595 | 126,363 | 94.9% | 89.1% |
| Hauraki District | 14,776 | 13,556 | 86.3% | 79.2% |
| Matamata-Piako District | 27,490 | 25,662 | 90.3% | 84.3% |
| Ōtorohanga District | 7209 | 6590 | 83.6% | 76.4% |
| Ruapehu District | 5783 | 5136 | 87.0% | 77.3% |
| South Waikato District | 17,674 | 15,842 | 88.7% | 79.5% |
| Thames-Coromandel District | 24,847 | 23,216 | 89.6% | 83.7% |
| Waikato District | 44,561 | 41,432 | 90.6% | 84.3% |
| Waipa District | 45,594 | 43,478 | 94.6% | 90.2% |
| Waitomo District | 7096 | 6410 | 93.8% | 84.7% |
| Waikato region | 329,625 | 307,685 | 92.3% | 86.1% |
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 is open from 9am to 9pm every Thursday and Friday 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.
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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