Today we have two new COVID-19 cases to report. One is a new confirmed case in quarantine in Auckland and one is a probable case. In addition to this we have also reclassified a previous probable case as confirmed. This person had contact with another known case. This means our total for confirmed cases... Continue Reading →
Covid 19 update: 2 new, 1 probable, no further deaths
Today we have two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 to report and one new probable case. Two of today’s cases can be traced to a known source. One confirmed case is linked to the Marist cluster in Auckland and the other confirmed case is linked to the Gladys Mary Rest Home in Hawke’s Bay. The... Continue Reading →
Covid 19 Update: 1 confirmed, 4 probable, 1 death
Today we have only one new confirmed case of COVID-19 to report and four new probable cases. All of today’s cases can be traced to a known source. Three are linked to St Margarets Hospital & Rest Home, and two are linked to known cases. In the context of our overall total, six cases which... Continue Reading →
Police working with local Iwi amongst other agencies on checkpoints
In a statement from a Police media spokesperson, it's confirmed that Police are aware of the checkpoints being set up in Taranaki and are working with the local community. This release explains how Police are supporting community checkpoints. Police are committed to ensuring our communities are safe and feel safe. Police understand that some small... Continue Reading →
Taranaki Iwi get green light on checkpoint plans
On Tuesday 28 April, Taranaki Iwi Community Checkpoint Plans at the Northern, Eastern and Southern boundaries of Taranaki will come into effect. Checkpoints will be operating with support from Taranaki Police in Urenui and Patea, and a mobile Police patrol will be operating at the eastern entrance to Taranaki along the Forgotten Highway (SH43). The... Continue Reading →
“vigilance remains crucial” – Dr Ashley Bloomfield
Today there are nine new cases of COVID-19 to report, made up of four new confirmed cases and five new probable cases. There were 5,966 tests completed yesterday, with a combined total to date of 120,981. Of the new cases reported today, four are linked to existing clusters, and five are linked to known confirmed... Continue Reading →
COVID-19 – Get tested in Taranaki. Early detection saves lives.
Community testing for COVID-19 is ramping up around Taranaki with a number of ways people can get tested.Taranaki DHB’s medical officer of health, Dr Jonathan Jarman says “The more testing we do of people withsymptoms, the more confidence we’ll have there is no community transmission. Early detection saves lives. “Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to... Continue Reading →
It’s Easter, but not as we know it says Taranaki Civil Defence
While the Easter break was to have signalled the start of the school holidays and the traditional end of the summer weather for many, it’s important to acknowledge that this year will be a little different, says Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management “Life at Alert Level 4 means that the Easter break will be a... Continue Reading →
Covid-19: 11 cases Taranaki wide. One person hospitalised
A further four people with confirmed COVID-19 have been identified in Taranaki since Friday, including the first person to be hospitalised at Taranaki Base Hospital. Taranaki now has a total of 11 confirmed cases, including the following new people: A 55 year old male with recent travel history to EuropeA 26 year old male with... Continue Reading →
Covid-19: TDHB confirms 7 cases in Taranaki, 2 being in South Taranaki
Two new people with confirmed COVID-19 have been identified in South Taranaki today, taking the total to seven confirmed cases and one probable for the region. Taranaki’s medical officer of health, Dr Jonathan Jarman says “A 17 year old female and a 51 year old male are the latest people to test positive for the... Continue Reading →