19 Jun 2023

Covid-19 update: 8544 new cases, 39 further deaths linked to virus

1:20 pm on 19 June 2023
Collage of two sick people

(file graphic) Photo: 123rf.com / Composite Image - RNZ

There were 8544 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Aotearoa in the week to midnight on Sunday, and a further 39 deaths attributed to the virus.

The total number of deaths attributed to the virus in New Zealand is now 3077.

In addition, there were 246 cases in hospital at midnight on Sunday with six in intensive care.

The seven-day rolling average of cases was 1217.

Last week, 9883 new Covid-19 cases were reported and a further 37 deaths were attributed to the virus.