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No community cases; 2 new cases in managed isolation; 2 historical cases; Taranaki wastewater updateMedia releaseThere are no cases of COVID-19 to report in the community in New Zealand today. There are two positive cases of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation facilities and two new historical cases aboard the ship the Playa Zahara. Read more25 July 2021
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No community cases; 3 new cases in managed isolation; 2 historical cases; Taranaki wastewater updateMedia releaseThere are no cases of COVID-19 to report in the community in New Zealand today. There are three positive cases and two historical case of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation facilities. Read more24 July 2021
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Media releaseThere are no cases of COVID-19 to report in the community in New Zealand today. Read more23 July 2021
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Media releaseEarlier today ESR reported there had been a positive test result detected from a wastewater sample in New Plymouth. A follow-up sample, taken yesterday, returned a second positive result this evening. Read more23 July 2021
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Media releaseAn 0800 number will be launched today, allowing people in group 3 who haven’t yet received an invitation to have their COVID-19 vaccination to make an appointment. Read more23 July 2021
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Media releaseThere are no cases of COVID-19 to report in the community in New Zealand today. Read more22 July 2021
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Media releaseResults of whole genome sequencing from nine crew members of the MS Mattina show they have the Delta variant of COVID-19. Read more22 July 2021
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Media releaseThere are no cases of COVID-19 to report in the community in New Zealand today. Read more21 July 2021
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News articleCOVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield will provide an update at 1pm today. Read more21 July 2021