Three cases of Covid-19 at home in Wairoa

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

WAIROA now has three confirmed cases of Covid-19 with all three people in self-isolation at home.

The number of cases in the Hawke's Bay District Health Board area rose to 33 yesterday, including the Wairoa cases, and the DHB released a table showing a breakdown of where the cases were.

None of the Hawke's Bay cases have been admitted to hospital so far.

There has been one cluster identified in Hawke's Bay, of 16 people infected after the cruise liner Ruby Princess docked in Napier on March 15.

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little said his heart went out to all those people affected.

“I wish them all the best for their recovery.

“I have been assured the majority of Hawke's Bay cases are returned overseas travellers and have all done the right thing by self-isolating on their return,” Mr Little said in a statement.

“The numbers will not be broken down any further, to protect the identities of people with Covid-19.

“Now is not the time for keyboard warriors and unnecessary hurtful comments,” Mr Little said.

“Now is this time for compassion and kindness.

“Regardless of who has Covid-19, or where they live, the very best advice is to stay home, stay in your bubble and follow the precautions we are being given in order to stay safe”

Mr Little said people should only travel if they absolutely needed to and should always maintain a two-metre physical distance.

“Staying home is the only way to break the Covid-19 chain of transmission and save lives. Covid-19 will only spread if we allow it to.

“Stay home and stay safe.”

He said if people saw others or knew of others who broke the lockdown rules, to report them on https://105.police.govt.nz

“If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early by phoning the Healthline team on 0800 358 5453 or phoning your local GP practice.”