Video / NZHeraldThe Ministry of Health has confirmed a person who died last week of Covid-19 was in their late 30s, making this the youngest person to die of the virus in the country. "The patient who passed away at Auckland City Hospital last week was in their late 30s," a Ministry of Health spokesperson said. The person died at Auckland City Hospital last week. One of those deaths was a person who died in Auckland City Hospital after being admitted because of their Covid infection. Earlier today, South Taranaki Mayor Phil Nixon confirmed 11 Covid cases that were linked to Eltham Primary School - all in the same class.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 15, 2021 08:11 UTC