The Ministry of Health said the low number of Covid-19 cases is welcome news. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton
There are four new cases of Covid-19 in Rotorua and four in Tauranga today.
One of the Rotorua cases is a close contact of a previously reported case and three are still being investigated for links to previously reported cases.
All cases are isolating at home or in managed accommodation.
All of the Tauranga cases are close contacts of previously reported cases and are isolating at home or in managed accommodation.
There is also a new case in Atiamuri which comes under the Waikato DHB area.
Two people in New Zealand with Covid-19 have died. A man in his 30s, who died at home on January 5, was tested for Covid-19 post-death and returned a positive result.
In addition, a man is his 60s died with Covid-19 at Middlemore Hospital on Sunday.
The Ministry of Health said out of respect for both families no further details would be released and they would be making no further comment at this time.
Four people are in Tauranga Hospital with Covid-19, including one in ICU.
New high risk locations of interest for Rotorua and Tauranga
A Mexican restaurant in Tauranga and a Rotorua motel pool havd been named as new high-risk locations of interest.
The Ministry of Health is advising diners and staff at The Barrio Brothers on Grey St to self-isolate and test immediately after a Covid-infected person was in the business on January 6 between 6pm and 9.30pm.
The Barrio Brothers on Grey St in Tauranga has been named as the latest high-risk location of interest. Photo / Google Maps
Also, anyone who was at the Cleveland Motel outdoor pool in Rotorua on December 31 from 3pm to 3.30pm and 8pm to 8.15pm should self-isolate and test immediately.
