Today we are reporting 8,242 community cases, 480 hospitalisations and 14 deaths. Today’s seven-day rolling average of case numbers is 7,540 – a reduction from last Friday, when it was 8,166.
With ongoing community transmission across the motu it is important we all remain vigilant. Please continue 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.