COVID-19 Case Update 28 March
We have 499 cases to report today, with a total of 5,207 active cases.
There were 524 new cases on Friday, 608 new cases on Saturday and 407 new cases yesterday.
|
New |
Active |
Recovered |
Total |
Nelson |
145 |
1,674 |
3,901 |
5,575 |
Richmond |
83 |
697 |
1,055 |
1,752 |
Motueka / Moutere |
44 |
552 |
815 |
1,367 |
Golden Bay |
14 |
133 |
101 |
234 |
Tasman Other |
43 |
336 |
438 |
774 |
Blenheim |
131 |
1,409 |
1,144 |
2,553 |
Picton |
11 |
133 |
149 |
282 |
Marlborough Other |
25 |
199 |
207 |
406 |
Unknown / Other region |
3 |
74 |
174 |
248 |
Total |
499 |
5,207 |
7,984 |
13,191 |
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.
Caring for a child with COVID-19
If your child has COVID-19, it can be a worrying time for you. But most children with COVID-19 will have a mild illness. Starship Children's Emergency Department doctor Emily has some advice about common and less common COVID-19 symptoms, how to care for your child with COVID-19 at home, and when to see a doctor.
Watch the short video: https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/covid-19-caring-child-covid-19
The video is aimed at caregivers of children who have been to the Starship Children's Emergency Department but it is relevant to caregivers of children throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.