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6 Jan 2026 8:02
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  •   Home > News > Health & Safety

    There is one new Covid-19 community case in Northland today...taking the total number of cases in the region to 18

    There is one new Covid-19 community case in Northland today...taking the total number of cases in the region to 18


    The case was first confirmed by the Northland District Health Board yesterday afternoon.

    This person is a contact of a case in Kaitaia and has been isolating at home.

    People who live in or around Taipa, Kaingaroa, Awanui and Kaitaia and have had symptoms of Covid-19 in the last two weeks, should get tested as soon as possible.

    There were 665 tests taken across Northland yesterday, and 1256 jabs were given - including 371 first doses.

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