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COVID-19 Case Update 10 March 2022


Location New Active Recovered Total
Nelson 173 2,208 107 2,315
Richmond 57 515 12 527
Motueka/Moutere 40 419 21 440
Golden Bay 3 57 4 61
Tasman Other 24 203 3 206
Blenheim 51 478 23 501
Picton 10 82 0 82
Marlborough Other 15 124 1 125
Unknown/Other region 2 56 17 73
Total 375* 4,142* 188* 4,330*

*Today's numbers may differ from Ministry of Health reporting due to different data reporting cut-off times. 

Rapid antigen tests to be available in St Arnaud and Tapawera

  • Rapid antigen tests (RATs) will be available for pick up on select days/times over the next few weeks in St Arnaud and Tapawera, starting tomorrow Friday 11 March.
  • If you are eligible for a free test (see criteria below) you can pre-order a RAT online to pick-up: https://requestrats.covid19.health.nz or by calling 0800 222 478, option 3.
  • Remember to record your RAT result, even if it's negative, at: www.mycovidrecord.health.nz or by calling 0800 222 478, option 3.

Who can get a free test?

A COVID-19 test is free if you:

  • have COVID-19 symptoms
  • are a Household Contact of a confirmed case
  • are a critical worker and need a test to go to work
  • are part of the healthcare and emergency service workforce
  • require a test for domestic travel or to attend court
  • do a job where mandatory testing applies
  • have been told to get one by a health professional.