There have been no new cases of Covid announced for Raglan over the weekend. The last single case was announced on the 20th October. The last ‘location of interest’ for Raglan was over two weeks ago. Scientific organisation, ESR, says that the latest Covid-19 Wastewater Testing Results up to 23rd October have NOT DETECTED any Covid in Raglan’s wastewater.
The latest data (on 26 October 2021) for Raglan Whāingaroa shows that another 685 people need to have their first COVID-19 shot to reach the 90% Government target. Stronger progress with second shots means that 2004 locals who have had their first shot need to go on and have their second shot.
There will be a walk-in/ drive-in vaccination service running in Raglan in the coming week:
Raglan Rugby Club, Park Drive, Raglan
Tuesday 2nd to Friday 5th November 10am – 2pm
Testing and vaccination is also available at Raglan Medical. Monday to Friday by making an appointment on (07) 825 0114.
Oct 31: Min. Health Waikato update
Today we are reporting six new cases in Waikato.
Of the six cases, two are from Hamilton, one from Ōtorohanga, two from the Te Awamutu/Kihikihi area, one from Kawhia.
Public health investigations have so far determined links for five of the six reported cases. Investigations are continuing today to establish further links for the remaining one.
All are in isolation with public health oversight.
New locations of interest have been added for the Waikato region, including a location in Te Kuiti. A pop-up testing site has been set up at Te Kuiti Hospital today.
As well as the permanent testing site in Hamilton, there are four pop-up testing sites operating today in Hamilton, Te Kuiti, Ōtorohanga, and Te Awamutu. Please see the DHB website for location details and the Healthpoint website for all other testing providers.
A wastewater detection was reported for Huntly today. As there are currently no known cases in the town a pop-up testing site will be set up from tomorrow morning. Public Health staff are asking residents of Huntly with symptoms to get tested – no matter how mild their symptoms may be. The advice is the same even if people are vaccinated. Details for the testing site will be shared on the DHB’s website and Facebook page once confirmed.
There is one case currently receiving treatment at Waikato Hospital, who arrived yesterday. An earlier case who was receiving care the hospital is being discharged today to continue isolating at home.
There were 2,240 tests processed throughout Waikato yesterday and 3,725 vaccinations were given.