News and Notices

COVID-19 Case Update 17 March 2022


  • New Cases: 526
  • Active Cases: 4,517

 

New

Active

Recovered

Total

Nelson

229

2,062

1,693

3,755

Richmond

74

664

335

999

Motueka/ Moutere

59

458

320

778

Golden Bay

7

51

45

96

Tasman Other

29

278

137

415

Blenheim

96

730

335

1,065

Picton

17

91

48

139

Marlborough Other

13

122

72

194

Unknown/ Other region

2

61

77

138

Total

526

4,517

3,062

7,579

 

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.

Today's numbers may differ from Ministry of Health reporting due to different data reporting 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.