By RNZ.co.nz. Republished with permission.
There have been 149 community cases of Covid-19 reported in the country today, including nine outside Auckland.
In a statement, the Health Ministry said there were 83 people now in hospital – up 13 from yesterday – including five in intensive care.
Earlier today, a positive case was confirmed in Hawke’s Bay and testing is underway in the area. The person had travelled to the region from Auckland, with a travel exemption.
Yesterday there were 172 community cases reported in New Zealand, 148 of which were in Auckland.
– more to come
