Today we are reporting 8,609 community cases, 386 hospitalisations and 20 deaths. Today’s seven-day rolling average of community case numbers is 7,684 – last Thursday it was 7,705 .
The number of community cases today is an important reminder that we all continue to have a part to play in minimising the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.
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.