A daily wrap of all the main developments in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak as New Zealand is plunged into lockdown for the fifth time. Video / NZ Herald.
Nearly 2000 more tests were taken in the Lakes District Health Board area last week compared to the previous seven days.
The country went to alert level 4 lockdown last Tuesday night after a case of Covid-19 was found in the community.
As of this morning, there were72 confirmed cases of the current outbreak in the community, all in Auckland and Wellington.
Vaccination is also available for young people aged 12-15 if they are booked in to get their vaccine at the same time as their parents in the 40+ age group.
Please ring ahead to ensure the clinic has capacity.
You are required to wear a face mask when you attend your vaccination and the vaccinators will be wearing masks also.
