There are three new community cases of Covid-19 in Waikato, according to the Ministry of Health, bringing the total number of positive cases in the region to eight. Parts of Waikato, including Hamilton city, are currently in level 3 lockdown after the ministry reported two positive Covid-19 community cases in the region on Sunday – in Raglan and Hamilton East. With the three new cases reported on Tuesday, the three positive household contacts in Raglan confirmed on Monday, and the initial two announced on Sunday, there are now eight positive Covid-19 cases in Waikato. STUFF Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay announces 24 new cases of Covid-19 in the community. At the 1pm briefing on Tuesday, Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay said all eight Waikato cases are linked.

Source: Stuff October 05, 2021 01:18 UTC