There are 8436 new community cases of Covid-19, as officials report an additional 18 deaths. The number of new cases reported on Tuesday saw a big jump from the 5836 cases reported on Monday, however the seven-day rolling average of new cases is down from what it was last Tuesday. * Warning to stay vigilant against Covid-19: 'We are not back to normal'* Covid-19: Second peak expected to hit as early as JuneThe further 18 deaths take the number of publicly reported deaths in New Zealand to 1172, and the seven-day rolling average of deaths to 14. Christel Yardley/Stuff The average age of those in hospital with Covid-19 across Auckland and Northland (the only regions where age is reported) was 61. Across the country, 30 first Covid-19 vaccine doses; 47 second doses; 26 third primary doses; 873 booster doses; 24 paediatric first doses and 183 paediatric second doses were given on Monday.

Source: Stuff May 31, 2022 02:41 UTC