There are 12 new confirmed cases and one probable case of COVID-19 to report in the community today - 13 new cases in total.
Of the 13 new cases, all bar one, are linked to existing cases. The 13th, currently in Auckland hospital, is believed to be linked but the link is still being investigated.
Two of the 13 new cases are in Tokoroa. These two people tested positive after a visit from a close contact of one of the Auckland cases.
Details of all these cases is on our website. We are now asking that all positive cases and their families who live in Auckland transfer to the local quarantine facility.