There are 20 new community cases of COVID-19 to report today, all in Auckland. Sadly, today we are reporting the death last night in North Shore hospital of a woman in her 90s who was a confirmed case of COVID-19.
The woman had a number of underlying health conditions. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expressed her condolences to the family and loved ones of the person who passed away from COVID-19 overnight. “Every death is a reminder of the damage COVID-19 can cause when it gets into our community. "Our older New Zealanders and those with underlying health issues are by far the most at risk from the virus and one of the reasons lockdowns are such an important tool to stop its spread.” Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said: “On