Today we are reporting 7,043 community cases, 468 hospitalisations and seven deaths. The seven-day rolling average of case numbers today is 7,415 – a reduction from last Saturday, when it was 8,475.
With ongoing community transmission across the motu, it is important we remain vigilant. That means continuing to follow public health advice to stay at home, away from school or work if you’re feeling unwell.
Another way to protect you, your whānau and friends is to get vaccinated, if you aren’t already. It’s free and available for everyone aged five and over.
Vaccination remains our best defence against COVID-19 and a booster – in addition to first and second doses – gives you greater immunity against Omicron and severe illness.