25 Nov 2021

Covid-19: Hawke's Bay case has little effect on region's testing numbers

12:48 pm on 25 November 2021

Covid-19 testing numbers in Hawke's Bay have not increased since a positive case was announced in the region.

Vaccination Centre Sign

Vaccination Centre Sign Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

The man, who is isolating at a council accommodation complex in Napier, was in the city for six days before officials realised he was there.

Since the case was announced on Saturday evening, there has not been a noticeable rise in testing compared to last week. Numbers have been fluctuating from around 100 to more than 400 in the last week and a half.

After a busy day on Sunday with more than 900 people getting vaccinations, numbers dropped to 579 on Monday.

A Hawke's Bay DHB spokesperson said anyone with Covid-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, should be tested even if they were vaccinated.

"People are also reminded to follow the alert level 2 rules of wearing a face mask, practising physical distancing and keeping track of their movements using the Covid tracer app or a manual diary.

The DHB also urges people to get vaccinated, with many sites available across the region

A list of sites is available here.

Testing Numbers:

  • Sunday 14 Nov - 164
  • Monday 15 Nov - 427
  • Tuesday 16 Nov -386
  • Wednesday 17 Nov - 344
  • Thursday 18 Nov - 284
  • Friday 19 Nov - 380
  • Saturday 20 Nov- 99
  • Sunday 21 Nov - 259
  • Monday 22 Nov- 325
  • Tuesday 23 Nov- 421

Vaccination Numbers:

(Includes both first and second doses)

  • Monday 15 Nov - 539
  • Tuesday 16 Nov - 663
  • Wednesday 17 Nov - 775
  • Thursday 18 Nov - 782
  • Friday 19 Nov - 531
  • Saturday 20 Nov - 949
  • Sunday 21 Nov - 924
  • Monday 22 Nov - 579
  • Tuesday 23 Nov -729
  • Wednesday 24 Nov - 792

*Source: Hawke's Bay DHB