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More than 36,000 boosters given yesterday; 147 community cases; 13 in hospital

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There were 36,230 booster doses administered yesterday, taking the total to date to 1,399,350. Also, 5,725 paediatric doses were given yesterday, bringing the total to 183,706.

With Omicron in New Zealand, one of the best things you can do is get your booster as soon as it is due – and from tomorrow more than 1 million people will be eligible for their booster after the interval was reduced from four to three months.

Boosters lower your chances of getting very sick and being hospitalised. Being boosted also helps slow the spread of the virus.

If you’re over 18 and your booster is due, please get it now. The Waikato region will today reach 90% partial vaccination (first dose) for Māori.

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