News and Notices

COVID-19 Case Update 16 March 2022


  • New Cases: 491
  • Active Cases: 4,313

 

New

Active

Recovered

Total

Nelson

214

1,980

1,549

3,529

Richmond

68

635

291

926

Motueka/Moutere

55

441

278

719

Golden Bay

6

46

43

89

Tasman Other

34

275

111

386

Blenheim

93

674

298

972

Picton

8

85

37

122

Marlborough Other

6

120

62

182

Unknown/Other region

7

57

67

124

Total

491

4,313

2,736

7,049

 

Case numbers may differ from Ministry of Health Reporting due to different data cut-off times.

To ensure consistency with Ministry of Health reporting, cases are deemed:

  • Active if ≤10 days since recorded
  • Recovered if >10 days since recorded.

Record your RAT results

Please record your RAT result, even if it's negative, at: 

www.mycovidrecord.health.nz

or 0800 222 478, option 3.

Get vaccinated and boosted

Getting vaccinated and boosted is still extremely important and will help keep you out of hospital if you catch COVID-19.

Our main vaccination centres are open for walk-ins, location and opening hours here: 

www.healthpoint.co.nz/nelson-marlborough-covid-19-vaccination-centres

You can also visit www.BookMyVaccine.nz  to find another location or time that suits you.

Testing

Testing continues to play an important part in our response to COVID-19.

  • If you have symptoms please stay at home and get a test.
  • If you’re unsure whether or not to get a test, please contact your health professional or Health on 0800 358 5453 and follow advice.