Thirteen healthcare workers have tested positive for Covid-19 in the second wave of the virus in New Zealand, including eight who were linked to the Auckland cluster. (File photo)Eight people infected with Covid-19 as part of the Auckland cluster were healthcare workers. Data released to Stuff by the Ministry of Health shows since June 12 – following the “first wave” of the virus – 13 healthcare workers have contracted Covid-19. READ MORE:* Covid-19: Two new coronavirus cases, infection levels in healthcare workers revealed* Coronavirus: What you need to know about the Auckland Covid-19 'sub-clusters'* Coronavirus: Healthcare workers make up 1 in 10 of New Zealand's Covid-19 casesIt comes after a report released by the Ministry last week revealed 11 per cent of all coronavirus cases in the “first wave” – 167 in total – were in healthcare workers. The Auckland cluster, which currently remains “open”, has seen 179 cases in total.

Source: Stuff October 11, 2020 21:56 UTC