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A Fiordland Medical Practice doctor has confirmed that a second case of COVID-19 in Te Anau is linked to the World Hereford Conference in Queenstown, not community transmission. The conference, which was held in early March, is currently connected to 24 cases.
The doctor posted the confirmation on a community Facebook group nearly one week after the first case and said they were recovering at home. They had also already been self-isolating.
The doctor advised that if anyone had any concerns about their mental and physical health, they could contact the Fiordland Medical Practice. Telephone consultations, triage, and face-to-face consultations, if needed, could be arranged.
Of the 24 people diagnosed with COVID-19 linked to the World Hereford Conference, many were living in the south. Two people from overseas also tested positive.
Significant clusters in New Zealand
As at 1 April 2020
The Ministry of Health is now classifying clusters as having more than 10 cases. All clusters are being investigated by public health officials. These figures include confirmed and probable cases. We are working to provide appropriate information on clusters.
| Clusters under investigation | Location | Total to date | New in last 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist College | Auckland | 50 | 2 |
| A bar | Matamata | 32 | 9 |
| World Hereford Conference | Queenstown | 27 | 3 |
| A wedding | Southland | 22 | 14 |
| Group travel to US | Wellington | 15 | -1* |
| A rest home | Hamilton | 14 | 0 |
| A wedding | Wellington | 11 | 0 |
* Decrease in case count is due to probable case being downgraded to suspect.