There were 284 new cases confirmed in the Waikato on Tuesday 22nd February. A new case in Raglan increases the total of active covid cases from eight to nine. Please see image for all Waikato locations. There are 473 cases where the location has still to be determined.
The total number of cases during this Waikato outbreak is now 2701 (1267 active and 1434 recovered).
There were 2300 tests processed in Waikato yesterday and 2085 vaccinations given.
There are five COVID-19 positive individuals receiving care in Waikato Hospital.
FEELING UNWELL?
Feeling unwell? Stay home and find out if you should get a COVID-19 test.
Raglan Medical is fully booked for COVID-19 testing today, Wednesday 23rd February. If you need a surveillance test you will need to go to the DHB drive through testing sites at Greenwood Street or Founders Theatre in Hamilton. Normal GP services are still available at the practice. Raglan Medical apologises for any inconvenience or stress that this may cause.
It’s important to get any symptoms of COVID-19 assessed, even if you’ve had no contact with confirmed cases. Common symptoms of Omicron and other variants of COVID-19 are like symptoms of a cold and flu. The most common early symptoms of the Omicron variant are a sore or scratchy throat and a runny nose. Check out the full list: https://covid19.govt.nz/…/about…/covid-19-symptoms/….
So, if you have any cold or flu symptoms, no matter how mild, please self-isolate and get a test. Find a testing location at www.healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19/waikato/ or www.waikatodhb.health.nz/cbac or call Healthline on 0800 358 5453. If you are feeling very unwell, call your GP or iwi health provider.
- A negative result gives you peace of mind and helps to limit the spread of COVID-19.
- If you get a positive result, there are a range of resources to support and guide you.
While you isolate, you will be keeping your whānau and all of Aotearoa safe. More information on what to do if you test positive can be found on the Ministry of Health website
BE PREPARED FOR COVID-19
Everyone, whether you are vaccinated or unvaccinated, should prepare for what you need to do if you get COVID-19. Find out how at covid19.govt.nz/be-prepared-for-covid-19