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New Zealand has identified another nine cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, and no new deaths. The new cases include four confirmed and five probable cases, bringing New Zealand’s total cases to 1470.
Of the new cases reported today, four are linked to existing clusters, and five are linked to known confirmed cases. There are still 16 significant clusters, and again this is no change from yesterday.
There are seven people in hospital, unchanged from yesterday. This total includes one person in the ICU in Middlemore.
Director-General Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said in a statement although it’s encouraging to have another day of single digit cases, vigilance remains crucial.
“As we prepare to move to Alert Level 3 on Tuesday morning, it’s really important not to slacken off the effort.
“Even though all these new cases are linked to existing community-based cases or clusters, or are a result of overseas travel, nine cases highlights the need for everybody to maintain a high level of vigilance in Level 4 and as we move to Level 3.”
Total number of cases in Southern as of 26 April 2020: 216 (confirmed and probable).
19 are active cases, 195 now recovered and two deceased.
There were 5966 tests completed yesterday. Another 24 people were said to have recovered, bringing New Zealand’s total recoveries to 1142.
The combined total of confirmed and probable cases in New Zealand is 1,470, with 1,142 reported as recovered – an increase of 24 on yesterday. 78% of all confirmed and probable cases are now recovered.
A reminder that people should not delay seeking care for any health needs either through phoning Healthline 0800 611 116 or through their GP.
And, as usual, if it is an emergency then dial 111 and ask for the ambulance service or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Yesterday, the country reported five new cases of the virus, and one further death – that of a woman in her 70s.
She died in Waitākere Hospital on Friday night and had been transferred from CHT St Margarets Hospital and Rest Home with underlying health conditions.
A reminder that people should not delay seeking care for any health needs either through phoning Healthline 0800 611 116 or through their GP.
And, as usual, if it is an emergency then dial 111 and ask for the ambulance service or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
New Zealand’s active cases
New vs recovered cases
Source: rnz.co.nz Republished by arrangement.