The Lakes DHB said on their Facebook page they had previously not been given information on how many cases were in each territorial authority "unless there was a special reason to identify locations".
However, Toi Te Ora decided it was necessary to provide a breakdown for public distribution, they said.
"As such, we can now publicly state there are 7 cases in Rotorua District and 4 in Taupo District."
The Bay of Plenty District Health Board said yesterday there would be a "no-visitor" policy put in place for Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals, "as per the Government's directive".
BOPDHB Incident Management Team Controller Bronwyn Anstis said in any "exceptional case" where a visitor was allowed, "appropriate screening will take place before they are allowed to enter the facility to ensure they are well".
"This measure, as with all current Covid-19-related measures, is to ensure the safety of patients and staff by minimising avoidable contact and the potential for spread."
