Another case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in the Whanganui District Health Board area.
The DHB said in a statement on Saturday the new confirmed case was located in South Rangitīkei.
It brings the total number of confirmed cases in the rohe to three. The other two casesare located in Whanganui city.
There have not yet been any locations of interest confirmed.
Testing If you have any symptoms of Covid-19, including a runny nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing, sore throat, cough or loss of taste or smell, you are advised to isolate and arrange to be tested.
Covid-19 tests are available at the Community Based Assessment Centre (CBAC) on the Whanganui Hospital campus, 100 Heads Rd. The CBAC is open on Sunday, February 13, from 8am to midday.
Testing is also available on Sunday at Marton's Te Poho o Tuariki, 85 Hendersons Line, from 1.30pm to 4.00pm.
Tests may also be available at some GP clinics and pharmacies for people with Covid-19 symptoms.
You can also contact your GP and local pharmacy to see if they are providing Covid-19 vaccinations.
"We encourage our community to be thinking about how to take care of themselves and their whānau should Covid-19 affect them," the DHB statement said.
Where possible reach out to neighbours and whānau, talk about support plans and how you can help each other. Maintain the Covid-19 rules - wear your mask, sanitise your hands, record where you have been and maintain physical distancing."
