Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Covid tests skyrocket in the Bay of Plenty

Testing numbers have skyrocketed in the Bay of Plenty this week with over a quarter of the total tests in July, taken in just two days this week.

It comes after another positive Covid-19 case has been identified in Auckland, bringing the total number of cases to 22.

Since Tuesday 1523 Covid-19 tests have been taken in the Bay of Plenty District Health Board area, a DHB spokesman confirmed.

In comparison, a total of 5752 Covid-19 tests were taken between July 1 and July 31.

Another 1300 covid tests were taken in the Bay of Plenty District Health Board area on Thursday.

In Rotorua, a queue of cars lined both sides of the road as people waited for their tests.

However, the spokesman said there were no reports of waiting times, so far.

"We have not heard any reports of wait times for Covid-19 testing in the Bay of Plenty district. We are constantly assessing testing capacity to ensure we meet demand."
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