File photoHealth officials have confirmed a person who previously returned a "weak positive" test result in Northland has now been confirmed with Covid-19. Earlier this week a person provided what was described as a weak positive. Director of public health Dr Caroline McElnay said this would help limit any potential spread of infection from the case. Public health interviews with the case are now under way to confirm their movements. "Our contractors have been in contact with public health officials and are following guidance and direction provided by the Ministry of Health," the spokesperson said.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 07, 2021 06:11 UTC