Four new cases of Covid-19, two in the community
Hi neighbours,
There are four new cases of coronavirus in New Zealand, with two in the community.
The other two new cases are imported, and were caught in managed isolation.
Both of the community cases are linked to the Auckland August cluster – which now has 161 cases linked to it.
The cluster is the biggest New Zealand has seen since the first outbreak of the virus.
The two imported cases are that of a male child and a woman in her 20s who both arrived from India on August 23.
They are both a close contact of separate previously reported confirmed cases.
The first of the cases linked to the cluster is a close contact of an existing case. The second is a household contact of a case linked to the Mt Roskill Evangelical Fellowship sub-cluster.
Both cases were already in isolation.
The Ministry of Health said 70 people linked to the cluster are in the Auckland quarantine facility – including 52 people with the virus and their household contacts.
Four people are in hospital with Covid-19 – three are stable and one is in ICU at Waikato Hospital.
Two people – Americold worker Alan Te Hiko and former Cook Island prime minister Joe Williams, died after contracting the virus late last week.
The number of active cases in New Zealand is now 118. Two community cases are considered recovered as of Monday.
The total number of people who have contracted the virus in New Zealand now stands at 1425.
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Coasties Quiz Night
Coasties Quiz Night
Thursday 5 December 5.30pm-7pm
Hibiscus Coast RSA Stanmore Bay
Everyone Welcome and Everyone Free
Join us for an exciting evening of trivia at the Hibiscus Coast RSA on Thursday 5 December 5.30pm-7pm, hosted at the very comfortable Hibiscus Coast Community RSA.
This event is open to everyone, both members and non- members and completely free to attend, making it the perfect opportunity to gather your friends and test your knowledge in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Create a team of two to six people and prepare for an engaging quiz led by MC Alan Reeves from Going Bananas.
With stimulating questions covering a wide range of topics including general knowledge, world events, sports, potluck themes and music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
As you compete for the top spot, remember that the winning team will take home a voucher for dinner for two plus four $10 drink vouchers from the bar.
Furthermore the last person standing receives a $10 bar voucher.
The Spencer on Byron Hotel provides the ideal backdrop for this lively event, offering affordable drinks, delicious food, and exceptionally hospitable staff ready to ensure you have a fantastic experience.
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If you are flying solo, no problem we will make up a team for you!
Don't miss out on this chance to meet new people, enjoy a night of camaraderie, and compete for some great prizes.
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