This morning we were notified of a new positive case in the community. This case is a student at Papatoetoe High School. The student has not been at school.
They are a casual plus contact of the initial case at the High School and had been advised to self-isolate and get tested. Papatoetoe High was closed last week (15–19 February).
Today we asked the school to reclose until further notice as a precaution and asked every student and staff member to be retested.
We would like to thank the school and the wider community for their ongoing cooperation. Testing has been set up at the school from this afternoon.