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Around 29,000 Vaccines Given Yesterday; 58 In Hospital; 100 Community Cases
Wednesday, 3 November 2021, 12:57 pm | Ministry of Health
There were 28,921 vaccines administered yesterday, including 7,574 first doses and 21,347 second doses. To date, 88 percent of New Zealanders have had their first dose and 76 percent are fully vaccinated. Getting vaccinated will help to stop people ... More >>
More Than 27,000 Vaccines Administered Yesterday; 49 In Hospital; 126 Community Cases
Tuesday, 2 November 2021, 1:14 pm | Ministry of Health
There were 27,473 vaccines administered yesterday, taking New Zealand’s vaccination rate to 88% for first doses and 76% for second doses - representing 3,179,817 fully vaccinated New Zealanders. Getting vaccinated will help to stop people from becoming ... More >>
More Than 3.1 Million New Zealanders Now Fully Vaccinated; 53 In Hospital; 162 Community Cases
Monday, 1 November 2021, 1:27 pm | Ministry of Health
The order of our daily numbers has changed from today, to better reflect the shift in New Zealand’s current response to COVID-19 and the importance of vaccination. This includes data showing our progress on reaching 90% fully vaccinated eligible ... More >>
New COVID-19 Drug Saves Lives And Cuts Time In Hospital
Sunday, 31 October 2021, 2:00 pm | Ministry of Health
New Zealand has secured access to an important new COVID-19 drug that can save lives and cut time in hospital, Health Minister Andrew Little said today. “Earlier this month, we were one of the first countries to buy molnupiravir, an anti-viral drug ... More >>
143 Community Cases Of COVID-19; More Than 42K Vaccinations Yesterday; 75% Of Eligible Population Now Double Vaccinated
Sunday, 31 October 2021, 1:54 pm | Ministry of Health
There are 143 new community cases of COVID-19 to report today, 135 in Auckland, 6 in Waikato and 2 in Northland. There are no new community cases to report in Christchurch. Yesterday, two vaccination milestones were reached with 75% of eligible New Zealanders ... More >>
Chinese Medicine To Be Formally Regulated
Saturday, 30 October 2021, 2:27 pm | Ministry of Health
New Zealanders consulting practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine can be sure they are properly trained and registered, thanks to a new law coming into force on Monday, Health Minister Andrew Little says. “The Government has agreed to regulate ... More >>
160 Community Cases Of COVID-19; 2 Border Cases; More Than 42,000 Vaccinations Yesterday
Saturday, 30 October 2021, 1:46 pm | Ministry of Health
There are 160 new community cases of COVID-19 to report today, 151 in Auckland, 7 in Waikato, 1 in Northland, 1 in Canterbury. The case numbers reported today are a reminder of the infectiousness of COVID-19, and particularly the Delta variant, ... More >>
Two New Cases In Northland, Reports Of Possible Positive Results In Tongan Returnee
Friday, 29 October 2021, 6:24 pm | Ministry of Health
Northland DHB has this afternoon advised the Ministry of Health of two new community cases of COVID-19 in Southern Kaipara. The two cases are in the same household and at this stage have no known links to the current Northland cluster. Investigations ... More >>
COVID-19 & Vaccination Update 29 October
Friday, 29 October 2021, 1:02 pm | Ministry of Health
125 community cases of COVID-19 including 2 in Christchurch; more than 44,000 vaccinations yesterday 29 October 2021 There are 125 new community cases of COVID-19 to report today, 118 in Auckland, four in Waikato, one in Northland, two in Canterbury. ... More >>
Law Change Recognises Vaccinations Received Overseas By Border Workers
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 1:27 pm | Ministry of Health
Three of the vaccines commonly administered overseas are now recognised by the Vaccinations Order that requires people working at New Zealand’s borders to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This follows a change to the legislation, which took effect at ... More >>
89 Community Cases Of COVID-19 Including 2 In Christchurch; More Than 39,000 Vaccinations Yesterday
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 12:54 pm | Ministry of Health
There are 89 new community cases of COVID-19 to report today, 83 in Auckland, four in Waikato and two in Christchurch. One further case in Auckland is an MIQ worker and is being investigated to determine whether it is a community or border-related ... More >>
Two COVID-19 Cases Notified In Christchurch Last Evening
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 6:10 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health was notified last evening of two positive COVID-19 cases in Christchurch from the same household. One member of the household had recently returned to Christchurch from Auckland. The local public health unit is gathering ... More >>
74 Community Cases Of COVID-19; Four Border Cases; 3 Million New Zealanders Now Fully Vaccinated
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 12:54 pm | Ministry of Health
There are 74 new community cases of COVID-19 to report today. Of these cases, 68 are in Auckland and six are in Waikato. As at 10am, 43 of these cases are linked - including 18 household contacts - and 31 remain unlinked, with investigations continuing ... More >>
79 Community Cases Of COVID-19; One Border Case; 87% Of Eligible New Zealanders Receive One Vaccine Dose
Tuesday, 26 October 2021, 1:01 pm | Ministry of Health
There are 79 new community cases of COVID-19 to report today. As at 10am, 46 of these cases are linked - including 24 household contacts - and 33 remain unlinked, with investigations continuing to help determine their connection to the outbreak. ... More >>
109 Community Cases Of COVID-19; 2 New Border Cases; 87% Of Eligible New Zealanders Receive One Vaccine Dose
Monday, 25 October 2021, 5:37 pm | Ministry of Health
There are 109 new community cases of COVID-19 to report today. As at 10am, 47 of these cases are linked - including 30 household contacts - and 62 remain unlinked, with investigations continuing to help determine their connection to the outbreak. ... More >>
Two COVID-19 Cases Confirmed In Ōtorohanga
Sunday, 24 October 2021, 6:42 pm | Ministry of Health
Waikato DHB has this evening advised the Ministry of two positive COVID-19 cases in Ōtorohanga. Early indications are that these two cases are close contacts of a previously confirmed case from Te Awamutu. They were tested yesterday and received ... More >>
80 Community Cases Of COVID-19; Five New Border Cases; More Than 42,000 Vaccines Administered Yesterday
Sunday, 24 October 2021, 2:01 pm | Ministry of Health
There are 80 new community cases of COVID-19 to report today. As at 10am, 34 of these cases are linked - including 16 household contacts - and 46 remain unlinked, with investigations continuing to help determine their connection to the outbreak. ... More >>
Blenheim Case Update; Initial Locations Of Interest
Saturday, 23 October 2021, 9:04 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has this evening published initial locations of interest , following the confirmed case of COVID-19 in Blenheim reported earlier today. The case is now isolating locally in dedicated accommodation, with public health oversight. ... More >>
104 Community Cases Of COVID-19; 2 New Border Cases; More Than 44,000 Vaccines Administered Yesterday
Saturday, 23 October 2021, 1:45 pm | Ministry of Health
There are 104 new community cases of COVID-19 to report today. As at 10am, 43 of these cases are linked - including 33 household contacts - and 61 remain unlinked, with investigations continuing to help determine their connection to the outbreak. ... More >>
Positive COVID-19 Case In Blenheim
Saturday, 23 October 2021, 1:39 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is today confirming a case of COVID-19 isolating in Blenheim, in the north east of the South Island. It comes after the individual late last night returned a positive COVID-19 test result. The individual flew from Rotorua and arrived ... More >>
