Today there are nine new cases of COVID-19 to report, made up of four new confirmed cases and five new probable cases. There were 5,966 tests completed yesterday, with a combined total to date of 120,981.
Of the new cases reported today, four are linked to existing clusters, and five are linked to known confirmed cases. The Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says 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