NMH COVID-19 Update: 29 April 2020
This update provides information about confirmed cases in the Nelson Marlborough region, community-based assessment centre (CBAC) data and any new information for our communities.
Please go to the main COVID-19 website for information about the CBACs, contact tracing, hospital planning and more: https://www.nmdhb.govt.nz/covid-19
1. Total confirmed cases in the Nelson Marlborough region
There have been no new cases announced for the Nelson Marlborough region since 9 April.
The total number of confirmed, probable cases are:
|
LOCATION |
CONFIRMED CASES |
PROBABLE CASES |
|
Nelson |
22 |
5 |
|
Marlborough |
13 |
8 |
|
TOTALS |
35 |
13 |
- All cases are travel-related and there is no evidence of a community outbreak in the region
- All cases are in isolation at home or in their place of usual residence.
- There are no cases in hospital.
Please refer to the Ministry of Health’s website for further detail: Case confirmation dates, gender and age group and travel details: https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-current-situation/covid-19-current-cases/covid-19-current-cases-details
2. Recovery rates
The number of people who have recovered from COVID-19 is now 45, meaning that there are three cases who are still being monitored and supported by the Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service.
The recovery rate is a subset of the total number of confirmed cases.
The Ministry of Health defines a recovered case as: At least 10 days have passed since they first had symptoms of COVID-19, and they have had no symptoms for at least 48 hours. Like most countries, we don't usually test again to make sure, because the test result shows whether or not they have remnants of the virus, not whether or not they can infect other people.
3. This week: Drive-through testing stations in rural Marlborough
The Marlborough Primary Health Organisation has organised temporary 'drive-through' COVID-19 stations for rural Marlborough residents this week.
The stations are in addition to the established community-based assessment centre in Blenheim. They are an opportunity to be assessed and tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms: cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, a runny or dripping nose, temporary loss of smell or a fever.
Havelock, Canvastown and Rai Valley: Wednesday 29 April
- Havelock Pavilion car park 9am to 11.30am
- Trout Hotel car park 12 midday to 2pm
- Rai Valley School car park 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Seddon, Ward and Kekerengu: Thursday 30 April
- Seddon Community Hall car park: 9am to 11.30am
- Ward Community Hall car park 12 midday to 2pm
- Kekerengu Valley Community Hall car park 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Enquiries to Glenis McAlpine by email: [email protected]
4. Next week: Different hours for the community-based assessment centres (CBACs)
The opening hours for some of the CBACs will be reduced from Saturday 2 May.
There will still be more than enough capacity to assess and test people with symptoms. Please refer to the NMH webpage on Saturday to see the new hours: https://www.nmdhb.govt.nz/covid-19/
5. Community-based assessment centre (CBAC) data
The total number of people assessed and tested on 28 April 2020 was:
|
DATE |
LOCATION |
NUMBER OF PEOPLE ASSESSED |
NUMBER OF PEOPLE TESTED (SWABS TAKEN) |
|
28 April
|
Nelson |
55 |
52 |
|
Blenheim |
37 |
35 | |
|
Motueka |
11 |
11 |
|
| Total |
103 |
98 |
New: Golden Bay assessment centre data 13-24 April
|
|
Assessed |
Tested |
|
13/04/2020 |
6 |
6 |
|
14/04/2020 |
0 |
0 |
|
15/04/2020 |
3 |
2 |
|
16/04/2020 |
0 |
0 |
|
17/04/2020 |
5 |
5 |
|
20/04/2020 |
6 |
6 |
|
21/04/2020 |
10 |
10 |
|
22/04/2020 |
9 |
9 |
|
23/04/2020 |
4 |
4 |
|
24/04/2020 |
6 |
6 |
|
Total |
49 |
48 |
Running total CBAC data, by location:
|
|
NELSON |
BLENHEIM |
MOTUEKA |
GOLDEN BAY |
|
24 MARCH to 28 APRIL |
Assessed: 1591 |
Assessed: 785 |
Assessed: 415 |
|
|
Tested: 1116 |
Tested: 521 |
Tested: 303 |
||
|
13 APRIL to 24 APRIL |
|
|
|
Assessed: 49 |
|
Tested: 48 |
Please note:
- The Toi Toi screening centre changed location over the ANZAC Day long weekend. It is now located in Toi Toi (Victory) Square, on the Toi Toi and St Vincent streets corner.
- The rate of testing has increased substantially in the past weeks, in line with the revised Ministry of Health case definition.
- This data does not include testing conducted by GPs in healthcare centres (clinics) or by clinicians in hospitals.
6. Health and disability services at Alert Level 3
New Zealand is now at Alert Level 3. The Ministry of Health has summarised how people can access health and disability services at Alert Level 3 on their website here: https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-current-situation/health-and-disability-services-alert-level-3
On this page you’ll also find more in-depth information (fact sheets) about health services at Alert level 3.
7. For further information
Please go to the NMH website COVID-19 page for information about:
- The definition of a ‘probable’ case
- Why DHBs only release case information by territorial authority regions (and not by towns or smaller regions)
- Contact tracing
- Community-based assessment centre (CBAC) locations
- The difference between screening, assessment and testing at a CBAC
- How to raise concerns about non-compliance with isolation or physical distancing rules
- Hospital visitation rules
- Changes to planned care (elective) procedures
- Where to find the best COVID-19 information and advice
- Resources to download and share
- Other frequently-asked questions