As it happened: Latest on COVID-19 Auckland community outbreak - Wednesday, August 18

In New Zealand, a level 4 lockdown alert was issued after a COVID-19 case was found in Auckland.

Since then, nine other people have tested positive for the virus and have been epidemiologically linked to the first case, case A (a 58-year-old man living in Devonport).

The man is infected with the delta variant and is genomically linked to the growing clusters in Tasmania, New South Wales.

Nearly 70 cases have been confirmed in Coromandel and Auckland. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said health officials expect there to be a significant number of potential exposure sites in Auckland, as the majority of new cases and their close contacts are in their 20s and spend a lot of time "out and about".

Auckland and Coromandel will remain in alert level 4 for at least a week.

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What you need to know:

• New Zealand entered a level 4 lockdown at 23:59 on Tuesday.
• Six new COVID-19 cases were confirmed on Wednesday morning and three by evening, bringing the current number of cases to 10.
• One is a nurse who was vaccinated at an Auckland hospital and had close contact with the first case. The other is a teacher at Avondale College.
• The first case, Case A (a trader infected with the Delta strain), is a 58-year-old man living in Devonport on Auckland's north coast. He visited several private homes.
• One of the cases is a student at Auckland University of Technology who attended a lecture with 84 others on Tuesday.
• There are nearly 70 places of interest, dating back to August 3rd
• People aged 12 and over must wear masks when using essential services such as supermarkets and pharmacies. This will become mandatory from 11. 59pm on Wednesday.
• Vaccinations will resume from 8am on Thursday morning, and people over 40 can book from today.
• All eligible areas are here
• Have a question about the lockdown? Email us confidentially at digital@newshub. co. nz.

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21:35 - Lots happening on the COVID-19 outbreak - arrests, new cases, new rules and more.

A recap of what happened on our first day in New Zealand.

9:05 p. m. - The Ministry of Health adds more landmarks, bringing the number to nearly 70.

8:55 p. m. - An Air New Zealand crew member tested positive after flying from Japan to Aotearoa and landing on Sunday.

There is no indication that their infection is linked to the current outbreak.

The crew member tested positive during routine surveillance testing on Wednesday. They have been vaccinated.

"There are important precautions in place for international crew from the Ministry of Health and we are ensuring that crew members are diligently following the protocols, including hotel transfers, hotel quarantine and wearing PPE during waiting periods," Air New Zealand said.

The staff member is now in isolation as advised by the Ministry of Health.

The last flight was NZ90, which arrived on August 15.

8:35 p. m. - The ADHB reports that 59 of the 60 community pharmacies offering the Covid-19 vaccine will reopen on Thursday.

Some community vaccination centres will also open tomorrow.

"The sites that reopen will operate at reduced capacity to ensure appropriate health and safety measures, including social sheltering.

"Reopening tomorrow includes Manurewa, Otara, Henderson and Westgate.

People who need to reschedule their appointments will be sent emails and texts, they say.

"The priority across all our sites during this lockdown is to ensure staff and the public are safely vaccinated unless they receive a text or email," they say.

"If you have any physical condition or symptoms, or if you have gone to any of the concerns related to the collective generation of COVID-19, wait at home and isolated. If you want to make a reservation, mask. Wear, maintain a social distance, and follow the need for hygiene. "

8:25 pm-Australia's Victoria, Australia, designates New Zealand as the Red Zone for the travel permit system.

Other than Victorian residents, no license to Victoria is issued. Victorian residents can get a Red Zone permit, but have conditions, and have to be inspected and quarantis for 14 days after arriving.

In addition, New Zealand will go back to the orange zone from 12:01 am on August 4 to the red zone.

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20:1 5-Michael Baker, a infectious disease scholar, says that if the borde r-related case knows where the onset is on, it can reduce the blockade.

If the border is infected, it is good news in many ways, and if the virus invading route is divided, it can prevent recurrence.

"The splendor of rockdown is the ultimate tracking tracking.

"But hopefully, I want to realize a New Zealand without a virus.

19: 35-Police warned about how to wear masks, as all companies are required to wear masks from 11:59 tonight.

Using a police dog Kase, the mask indicates that it completely covers the nose, mouth and chin.

7:20 P. M.-Principal Lindy Watkinson, Principal of Avondale College, gave a letter to parents about the case at the school.

It will be closed at least until August 31st.

"In response to today's news, our focus has shifted too much to the health and happiness of the local community, and school education is secondary.

"School examinations will not be resumed next week. Students who can study need to concentrate on homework, evaluation, and learning activities in the last few weeks. I think "Span>" If you have any physical condition or symptoms, or if you have been to any concerns related to the COVID-19 group, please wait and isolate it. If you are attending, wear a mask, maintain a social distance, and follow the need for hygiene. "

8:25 pm-Australia's Victoria, Australia, designates New Zealand as the Red Zone for the travel permit system.

Other than Victorian residents, no license to Victoria is issued. Victorian residents can get a Red Zone permit, but have conditions, and have to be inspected and quarantis for 14 days after arriving.

• In addition, New Zealand will go back to the orange zone from 12:01 am on August 4 to the red zone.
• [...]
• 20:1 5-Michael Baker, a infectious disease scholar, says that if the borde r-related case knows where the onset is on, it can reduce the blockade.

If the border is infected, it is good news in many ways, and if the virus invading route is divided, it can prevent recurrence.

• "The splendor of rockdown is the ultimate tracking tracking.
• "But hopefully, I want to realize a New Zealand without a virus.

19: 35-Police warned about how to wear masks, as all companies are required to wear masks from 11:59 tonight.

Using a police dog Kase, the mask indicates that it completely covers the nose, mouth and chin.

7:20 P. M.-Principal Lindy Watkinson, Principal of Avondale College, gave a letter to parents about the case at the school.

It will be closed at least until August 31st.

"In response to today's news, our focus has shifted too much to the health and happiness of the local community, and school education is secondary.

"School examinations will not be resumed next week. Students who can study need to concentrate on homework, evaluation, and learning activities in the last few weeks. "I think" "If you have any physical condition or symptoms, or if you have been to an interest-related fact of the COVID-19 group, please wait and isolate it. If you wear a mask, maintain a social distance, and follow the need for hygiene. "

8:25 pm-Australia's Victoria, Australia, designates New Zealand as the Red Zone for the travel permit system.

Other than Victorian residents, no license to Victoria is issued. Victorian residents can get a Red Zone permit, but have conditions, and have to be inspected and quarantis for 14 days after arriving.

In addition, New Zealand will go back to the orange zone from 12:01 am on August 4 to the red zone.

[...]

20:1 5-Michael Baker, a infectious disease scholar, says that if the borde r-related case knows where the onset is on, it can reduce the blockade.

If the border is infected, it is good news in many ways, and if the virus invading route is divided, it can prevent recurrence.

"The splendor of rockdown is the ultimate tracking tracking.

"But hopefully, I want to realize a New Zealand without a virus.

19: 35-Police warned about how to wear masks, as all companies are required to wear masks from 11:59 tonight.

Using a police dog Kase, the mask indicates that it completely covers the nose, mouth and chin.

7:20 P. M.-Principal Lindy Watkinson, Principal of Avondale College, gave a letter to parents about the case at the school.

It will be closed at least until August 31st.

"In response to today's news, our focus has shifted too much to the health and happiness of the local community, and school education is secondary.

"School examinations will not be resumed next week. Students who can study need to concentrate on homework, evaluation, and learning activities in the last few weeks. I think.

6:45 P. M.- According to the Ministry of Health, nine infected people are related to infected people in other regions, and the other one is related to the border.

The latest information on the three cases announced one hour ago was also announced.

This morning, a man in his 20s, who is a known case reported as a positive example.

Women in their 60s-Hearing surveys to confirm the relationship with existing cases. This woman is related to the border.

A woman in her twenties related to another case reported this morning.

Furthermore, it was found that the two cases announced today at 1:00 pm are related to existing cases. it is

A teenage woman who was a close contact with the case reported today

A 2 0-yea r-old man who visited a family where the three cases were reported today.

According to the Ministry of Health, the trends in all cases are still under investigation. The survey is continuing at Auckland City Hospital.

6:40 pm-The West Australian government will classify New Zealand into a "low risk" state in response to this case.

As a result, those who enter or pass from New Zealand to Western Australia need to sel f-report at the right facility for 14 days.

6:25 P M-Auckland tourist attractions have been added.

6:20 P M-Auckland University's technical students are one of the positive cases.

According to AUT, Derek McCormack said that the student received a lecture on the social system (SOSC 583) at the WG403 on the city campus from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday. I sent an email to the staff what was infected at that time.

It is said that 84 other people participated in the lecture.

"This is not a complete information yet, but we will work closely with the Auckland Regional Public Health Bureau and will provide detailed information as soon as possible.

"If you are confirmed to be a close contact, information on isolation and inspection will be provided.

5:55 P. M.-Skycity has been deeply cleaning in response to a man who was infected between 1:15 am to 3:00 am on August 14 am to visit the main gaming floor of a casino and cooperated with public health authorities. Was announced.

It is also confirmed video of the surveillance camera during the time when the customer was. < Span> 6:45 P. M.- According to the Ministry of Health, nine infected people are related to infected people in other regions, and the remaining one is related to the border.

The latest information on the three cases announced one hour ago was also announced.

This morning, a man in his 20s, who is a known case reported as a positive example.

Women in their 60s-Hearing surveys to confirm the relationship with existing cases. This woman is related to the border.

A woman in her twenties related to another case reported this morning.

Furthermore, it was found that the two cases announced today at 1:00 pm are related to existing cases. it is

A teenage woman who was a close contact with the case reported today

A 2 0-yea r-old man who visited a family where the three cases were reported today.

According to the Ministry of Health, the trends in all cases are still under investigation. The survey is continuing at Auckland City Hospital.

6:40 pm-The West Australian government will classify New Zealand into a "low risk" state in response to this case.

As a result, those who enter or pass from New Zealand to Western Australia need to sel f-report at the right facility for 14 days.

6:25 P M-Auckland tourist attractions have been added.

6:20 P M-Auckland University's technical students are one of the positive cases.

• According to AUT, Derek McCormack said that the student received a lecture on the social system (SOSC 583) at the WG403 on the city campus from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday. I sent an email to the staff what was infected at that time.
• It is said that 84 other people participated in the lecture.
• "This is not a complete information yet, but we will work closely with the Auckland Regional Public Health Bureau and will provide detailed information as soon as possible.

"If you are confirmed to be a close contact, information on isolation and inspection will be provided.

5:55 P. M.-Skycity has been deeply cleaning in response to a man who was infected between 1:15 am to 3:00 am on August 14 am to visit the main gaming floor of a casino and cooperated with public health authorities. Was announced.

It is also confirmed video of the surveillance camera during the time when the customer was. 6:45 P. M.- According to the Ministry of Health, nine infected people are related to infected people in other regions, and the other one is related to the border.

The latest information on the three cases announced one hour ago was also announced.

This morning, a man in his 20s, who is a known case reported as a positive example.

Women in their 60s-Hearing surveys to confirm the relationship with existing cases. This woman is related to the border.

A woman in her twenties related to another case reported this morning.

Furthermore, it was found that the two cases announced today at 1:00 pm are related to existing cases. it is

A teenage woman who was a close contact with the case reported today

A 2 0-yea r-old man who visited a family where the three cases were reported today.

According to the Ministry of Health, the trends in all cases are still under investigation. The survey is continuing at Auckland City Hospital.

6:40 pm-The West Australian government will classify New Zealand into a "low risk" state in response to this case.

As a result, those who enter or pass from New Zealand to Western Australia need to sel f-report at the right facility for 14 days.

6:25 P M-Auckland tourist attractions have been added.

• 6:20 P M-Auckland University's technical students are one of the positive cases.
• According to AUT, Derek McCormack said that the student received a lecture on the social system (SOSC 583) at the WG403 on the city campus from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday. I sent an email to the staff what was infected at that time.
• It is said that 84 other people participated in the lecture.
• "This is not a complete information yet, but we will work closely with the Auckland Regional Public Health Bureau and will provide detailed information as soon as possible.
• "If you are confirmed to be a close contact, information on isolation and inspection will be provided.
• 5:55 P. M.-Skycity has been deeply cleaning in response to a man who was infected between 1:15 am to 3:00 am on August 14 am to visit the main gaming floor of a casino and cooperated with public health authorities. Was announced.
• It is also confirmed video of the surveillance camera during the time when the customer was.

SkyCity said it has sent a memo to all members asking them to monitor their health if they were at the location that night and to get tested if they have flu-like symptoms.

17:40 - The Prime Minister's Office says there are three new cases of COVID-19 as of 1pm.

We'll have more details on these in tomorrow's briefing.

17:25 - More locations of note have been added, including The Warehouse New Lynn and a bakery in Birkdale.

5:20 pm - COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins tells RNZ that while there are fewer than 10 cases, "we're seeing quite a few cases."

He couldn't say whether they would be rolled out to Auckland and Coromandel.

17:10 - Aotearoa enters its first day of lockdown with empty streets and full testing centres.

Cars lined the roads as demand for COVID-19 tests increased at testing centres, but Auckland's usually packed highways were mostly empty despite heavy traffic nearby.

16:50 - Ministry of Health updates testing locations.

Photo Ministry of Health

4:35 p. m. - Dunedin City Council will make all on-street parking free until further notice to support the city's key workers.

Moray Place and Great King Street car parks will also be open for free parking during normal opening hours.

Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins says a return to lockdown will be difficult for people and businesses across Dunedin, but he is confident the city can do what needs to be done.

"It will be difficult for people whose homes are not sheltering, and for city businesses and staff, especially those in the events, tourism and hospitality industries.

"I know it's difficult, but this lockdown is the best and most effective way to combat Delta Variance. We don't have to look far to see how much damage it will cause if we don't act decisively."

Hawkins urges people to follow official advice, which includes staying home as much as possible, bubble wrap yourself, washing your hands, getting tested if you feel sick, wearing a mask when you go out and scanning QR codes everywhere you go.

4:25pm - Auckland City Council's food service team is providing support to the Auckland City Mission during the lockdown.

From Thursday, they will prepare 250 meal packs every day to distribute to rough sleepers and those in need across the city.

According to Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, the weakest in the local community may face more difficult times than others.

"Each package contains sandwiches, salad bowls, sweets, fruits, mus e-liver, scones or muffins.

Auckland's catering category, Taba Figaiga, is a member of the pack of the pack, and is designed to keep the day full.

"There are a lot of dense foods, such as sandwiches and muffins, but they also want to get the necessary nutrition, so they also have salads and fruits," says Fegaiga.

4:10 P. M. -Supermarket companies are squeaking as they advertise to recruit no n-regular employees.

New World Long Bay is on Instagram and is looking for people to help shelves and cash registers.

4:00 pm-Witnesses have said that many students are taking the exam at the new Rin test site for Newshab.

This was due to the positive reaction of the COVID-19 of Avondale University. As a result, all staff and students are considered closely contacters and are required to sel f-report and test.

3:55 P. M. -New Zealand's largest primary healthcare specialist's network, Procare, calls on people that many general clinics are operating, despite the blockade.

According to the CEO of Bindy Nowell (CEO), most general clinics have shifted to virtual and telephone examinations, but reservations cannot be made online, such as cancer screening, provision of pediatric vaccines, and COVID-19 tests. Some clinics are open for.

"If you need medical care, it is important to call in advance, find out what kind of support you can receive, and then go to the general clinic," she says.

"Last time, level 4 was laid out, so people could not be treated, and in some cases the progress was worsened due to the delay in receiving the initial treatment. Now that the lessons learned from the posture are once again vigilant, I think it is really important to make use of them. " "

Norwell has added that the patient has no need to stay away since the patient has confirmed that the clinic has taken appropriate health preventive measures.

A row of cars waiting for inspection at the local inspection center. photograph

3:45 p. m. - A reminder that a list of all testing locations in New Zealand is available if you need a test.

3:25 p. m. - A sheltering family is calling for more flights so they and others in similar situations can stay at home.

Last night the government allowed people to return to their usual homes within 48 hours, allowing them to stay there during the lockdown.

Samantha Cameron had just finished a skiing holiday in Wanaka with her family when news of the lockdown broke.

Air New Zealand has increased the size of the planes it flies between Auckland and Queenstown, adding just under 50 seats to each flight, but so far Cameron has had no luck.

"Air New Zealand was very accommodating but they did not have the capacity to get us home within 48 hours. The first flight is on Friday but we don't know if we'll be able to make it."

3:08 p. m. - Police Commissioner Andrew Coster issued a stern warning in a statement after police broke up three protests on the first day of the lockdown.

"Police responded to three separate protests across the country today. These are:

Following a protest in Auckland CBD this afternoon, police have arrested four people on suspicion of breaching health laws. Those arrested have been returned to Auckland Detention Centre and charges will be determined in due course. There are no more protesters in the group.

Four people were arrested this morning at a protest against the keys outside Tauranga Police Station. Police made several attempts to deal with around 20 people gathered outside the station but after they repeatedly refused the Level 4 warning restrictions, four people were detained. Charges are yet to be determined.

Police responded to a protest outside Nelson Police Station in the early hours of today. All those present were spoken to and reminded to follow the Level 4 warning restrictions. Around 20 people were given verbal warnings and left the area.

"We are urging everyone to stay at home and will be working with our partners and members of the public to ensure we adhere to the Level 4 restrictions.

"The vast majority of New Zealanders are doing the right thing and adhering to the warning level restrictions. "These protesters represent the very small minority who are not."

3pm - All staff and students at Avondale College are considered close contacts and are required to isolate and be tested.

One of the four announced this morning was a 2 5-yea r-old teacher at West Auckland.

The school has confirmed that in a statement published on the website, the schools and students of the school must be isolated for 14 days.

2:55 pm-According to Sky City's spokeswoman, after the casino was confirmed this afternoon as the location of the incident, "we have introduced a strong contact tracking protocol so that we can respond quickly." That's right.

"At 1:30 pm today, the Auckland Regional Public Health Bureau reported that a COVID-19-positive reaction was issued from a customer visiting Sky City Auckland on the evening of August 14th.

"Sky City employees and customer health and welfare are the highest priority, and we have introduced a strong contact with a strong contact protocol so that we can respond quickly.

"We are waiting for information from the Auckland Public Health Bureau to test our system, such as video of surveillance cameras during the time the customer was on site.

A casino visited by one of the infected people on Saturday night. Photo archive

14: 40-Mount Eden's dairy farmers were temporarily closed due to occasional contact at home.

According to a poster stuck outside the Galaxy dairy farm (the photo was later shared on Facebook), there was an accidental contact at home on Wednesday morning.

The dairy owner has decided to keep the store closed until other households are negative. A complete cleaning is also performed as a precautionary measure.

2:25 P. M.-This is the latest information on collective infection in Auckland.

In Auckland, seven are currently positive. All six cases confirmed on Wednesday have an epidemiological relationship with the first collective infection case announced on Tuesday.

The first case A is a 5 8-yea r-old dealer living in Debon Port in Auckland North Shore. He has not been vaccinated. His wife had been vaccinated, but was negative with two tests.

One of the four cases announced on Wednesday morning is a partner of Case A and lives with three roommates, which make up the other three cases.

The living together is a 2 5-yea r-old teacher at Avondale College, a 2 1-yea r-old medical profession at Auckland City Hospital. And 29 years old

Two additional cases announced on Wednesday afternoon are friends in this case and have recently spent with them. A 2 1-yea r-old woman and a 1 9-yea r-old man.

Case A has been found to be related to a restaurant in New Southwales by genome analysis, but as a result of the genome analysis, he returned to New Zealand from Sydney and stayed at MIQ facilities. Not.

Since July 1, three positive people have appeared from Sydney. One was detected on August 9, the first day of staying in New Zealand, and the other two were detected on August 15, the third day. However, there is still a competition between the return repurchase and Case A from New Southwales.

2:16 pm-According to Andrew Caster's Director of Police, the police comply with level 4 warning regulations and are generally satisfied.

However, Auckland and its surroundings have considerable traffic congestion, and some of the traffic jams are said to have tried by Auckland citizens to move to the destination for vacation. Many vehicles were back.

In Nelson, about 20 protests protesting were arrested outside the police station. Four people were arrested outside of the police station in Tauranga, and four people were arrested in Auckland in this hour.

"We know that the majority is complying with regulations, but we need compliance," says Cester.

According to Coster, the demonstration participants had the opportunity to dissolve many times, but they did not do it.

The rules added that "forced measures can be expected."

Meanwhile, the police union said that not all police officers were not vaccinated. According to Coster, the deployment is mainly focused on police officers at the forefront, and only about 4, 000 of the 10, 000 police officers have been vaccinated so far.

According to Coster, the crackdown on the use of masks is the same as the crackdown on the street, and police have the ability to cover people. If there is no legitimate reason for masking, it is highly likely that a fine will be imposed.

2:06 P. M.-Andrew Caster Police Director is currently discussing level 4 warning regulations.

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2:00 pm ── "If you have broken the rules, you may be at risk of others."

On Wednesday morning, he acknowledged that the area around the test site was crowded on Wednesday morning and thanked the accident.

Asan says that it will be revealed on Thursday whether the vaccine will be given priority to supermarket employees.

Asked the question of whether the person concerned that this lockout would be extended, he said he had not guessed it yet.

"It's not a coincidence, it's up to the compliance.

1:57 P. M.-Abarn stated that the authorities are "narrowing the list of possibilities by hitting some possible sources."

The problem is "how" and "when".

Case A's genomic array is still investigating MIQ, despite the fact that it has not yet agreed with recent returnees from New Southwales.

At 1:54 pm, the Auckland Church, which may be exposed, issued a statement on social media.

Auckland Central Christian Church is cooperating with health authorities.

The church has urged visitors to visit visitors at 10:00 am on August 15 (Sun) if the authorities have not yet contacted the Ministry of Health.

1:50 P. M. -Abdan talked to the Cook Islands Mark Brown.

According to Dr. Bloomfield, after confirming that one of the cases is a 2 5-yea r-old teacher, the school will provide information about the next step to the Avondale College.

Although Mr. Udan says that it is a priority to publish information about places that may be exposed "as soon as possible", the government first before the place is publicly listed as a place to be noted. He says he wants to inform the company.

According to 1:44 P. M.-Udan, the authorities cannot "handle the heart", regardless of the South Island, the source of the infection remains unknown.

Level 4 alerts are currently being alerted throughout New Zealand, but Auckland is its epicenter.

Ardan says he wants more information before the South Island is treated as "separate", as the people who visited Auckland and Colomandel may have moved to South Island.

According to 1:40 PM-Bloomfield, the latest sewage tests conducted on August 11 did not confirm the regional infection.

According to Udarn, if Cavid 19 had been on the local community for a week when Case A was announced on Tuesday, it would probably have been taken before. < SPAN> Asked the question that the person concerned that this lockout would be extended, but he did not guess yet.

"It's not a coincidence, it's up to the compliance.

1:57 P. M.-Abarn stated that the authorities are "narrowing the list of possibilities by hitting some possible sources."

The problem is "how" and "when".

Case A's genomic array is still investigating MIQ, despite the fact that it has not yet agreed with recent returnees from New Southwales.

At 1:54 pm, the Auckland Church, which may be exposed, issued a statement on social media.

Auckland Central Christian Church is cooperating with health authorities.

The church has urged visitors to visit visitors at 10:00 am on August 15 (Sun) if the authorities have not yet contacted the Ministry of Health.

1:50 P. M. -Abdan talked to the Cook Islands Mark Brown.

According to Dr. Bloomfield, after confirming that one of the cases is a 2 5-yea r-old teacher, the school will provide information about the next step to the Avondale College.

Although Mr. Udan says that it is a priority to publish information about places that may be exposed "as soon as possible", the government first before the place is publicly listed as a place to be noted. He says he wants to inform the company.

According to 1:44 P. M.-Udan, the authorities cannot "handle the heart", regardless of the South Island, the source of the infection remains unknown.

Level 4 alerts are currently being alerted throughout New Zealand, but Auckland is its epicenter.

Ardan says he wants more information before the South Island is treated as "separate", as the people who visited Auckland and Colomandel may have moved to South Island.

According to 1:40 PM-Bloomfield, the latest sewage tests conducted on August 11 did not confirm the regional infection.

According to Udarn, if Cavid 19 had been on the local community for a week when Case A was announced on Tuesday, it would probably have been taken before. Asked the question of whether the person concerned that this lockout would be extended, he said he had not guessed it yet.

"It's not a coincidence, it's up to the compliance.

1:57 P. M.-Abarn stated that the authorities are "narrowing the list of possibilities by hitting some possible sources."

The problem is "how" and "when".

Case A's genomic array is still investigating MIQ, despite the fact that it has not yet agreed with recent returnees from New Southwales.

At 1:54 pm, the Auckland Church, which may be exposed, issued a statement on social media.

Auckland Central Christian Church is cooperating with health authorities.

The church has urged visitors to visit visitors at 10:00 am on August 15 (Sun) if the authorities have not yet contacted the Ministry of Health.

1:50 P. M. -Abdan talked to the Cook Islands Mark Brown.

According to Dr. Bloomfield, after confirming that one of the cases is a 2 5-yea r-old teacher, the school will provide information about the next step to the Avondale College.

Although Mr. Udan says that it is a priority to publish information about places that may be exposed "as soon as possible", the government first before the place is publicly listed as a place to be noted. He says he wants to inform the company.

According to 1:44 P. M.-Udan, the authorities cannot "handle the heart", regardless of the South Island, the source of the infection remains unknown.

Level 4 alerts are currently being alerted throughout New Zealand, but Auckland is its epicenter.

Ardan says he wants more information before the South Island is treated as "separate", as the people who visited Auckland and Colomandel may have moved to South Island.

According to 1:40 PM-Bloomfield, the latest sewage tests conducted on August 11 did not confirm the regional infection.

According to Asann, if Cavid 19 had been on the local community for weeks when Case A was announced on Tuesday, he would probably have been taken before.

1:36 1:36 P. M.-Ardan again emphasized that the main level 4 services are "very limited"-Supermarkets, dairy, pharmacies, medical centers, laboratorys, and their suppliers. People can also order basic and products.

Abern also responded to the news that former politician Billy Tae Kahika was arrested after a protest against a blockade on Auckland CBD.

He says that the actions of a small number of people do not want to characterize the people's reaction to the quarantine measure.

"I am frustrated that there are people who chose to expose others.

1:31 P. M. -According to Ardann, the possibility that the infection may have occurred from the hospital.

"All means are being considered.

Patients from New South Wales are hospitalized, but the timing is unsuitable.

According to Dr. Bloomfield, there is no evidence that his patient may have been infected.

1:30 pm-Avondale College teachers in West Auckland are included in seven regional infected people.

"All staff and students of our schools are now considered close contacters and must have been isolated at home for 14 days," said the school for staff, students and caregivers.

"Even if the New Zealand warning level is changed from the current level 4, 14 days are completely isolated.

School officials are instructed to test and monitor for symptoms.

1:27 P. M.-Data modeling asked the reporter's question as to how many more infected people would be confirmed, and Mr. Asan said, "I expect more infected people. There is. "

According to Dr. Bloomfield, in the past modeling, this cluster could expand from 50 to 120.

1:23 According to P. M.-Ardan, the suspension of vaccination ends at 8:00 am on Thursday.

If a level 4 warning is issued, the vaccination center will change, and so many people will not enter so that social distance can be maintained.

According to Ardan, the release is proceeding as planned, and the age band will continue to open. As of Wednesday, people over the age of 40 can reserve vaccinations.

Vaccinations bring a "big" difference, and "discovery" infection is rare.

1:21 p m-From 0:00 am, New Zealanders over the age of 12 are required to wear masks, including staff, when visiting indispensable offices such as supermarkets, pharmacies, and service stations.

According to Ardan, vaccinations were 55. 688 times on Tuesday, a new record on the day.

1:18 P. M.-The result of the sewage test at rosedale on the north coast of Auckland will be announced today.

Sewage inspections are being conducted at 26 other locations all over New Zealand.

1:15 pm-16 close contacts were confirmed, and 14 of them were contacted. The other two are currently investigating.

According to Dr. Bloomfield, young people are "going out" and there are many potential exposure places.

The two major places to be noted are the Freeman's Bay Christian Church and Sky City Casino, who witnessed the incident on Saturday night.

1:13 p. m.- Two more positive and associated with existing infected people concentrated on Auckland.

The two new infected people are 2 1-yea r-old women and 1 9-yea r-olds, a friend who spent with existing infected people.

The other four cases announced early in Wednesday were Case A's colleagues (20 years old), 3 bands (21 years old), Avondale College (25 years old), male (male). 29 years old).

These seven cases are all related.

Case A's wife, who was vaccinated, was negative in the second test.

1:10 P. M. -Mr. Udarn says that the original case in Australia is related to the generational generation in New Southwales.

In the genomic base sequence decision, the original case, the case A, and any of the isolation facilities (MIQ) of Sydney were not the same.

"Nothing matches this case," said Udan.

There have been three cases that have been transferred from Sydney to MIQ since July 1.

1:00 pm-A dialogue between the Prime Minister and the Health Bureau will start at any time for infectious diseases that occurred in Auckland.

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12:50 P. M.-Food Co-op North Island Foods and South Island Foods have 10 % of bonuses for all the forefront, distribution, and other major employees in the lockout. Confirmed to be paid.

CEO of North Island Foods, CEO, stated in a statement: "We are very strict, despite the fact that this time is very severe. I am very proud and grateful that the team jumped to level 4.

"Offering a 10% bonus during Level 4 is the right thing to do for key workers.

"Our top priority is looking after our teams and supporting them during this difficult time is crucial - we are also looking to increase access to the vaccine for staff." And Steve Anderson, CEO of Foodstuffs South Island, added: "As we enter alert level 4 nationally, we again ask our customers to #shopNormal, be kind to our teams, look after each other and help New Zealand move fast together.

Foodstuffs are designating frontline and distribution centre workers as follows: New World, Pak'nSave, Foursquares, Gilmore's, Trent and Reward Fresh), distribution centres and a small number of other affected workers.

12:40 p. m. - A small group of locals were barricading a road on Highway 25 in Manaia on Tuesday night to stop people using snap locks on their bachs.

A police spokesman told Newshub that officers are working with iwi teams made up of local members and that no arrests have been made in connection with the barricades.

"We are working with our teams and are actively engaging with all drivers we stop to educate them on the risks of Covid-19 and encourage them to adhere to level 4 restrictions. " the spokesman said.

12:25 p. m. - Four new cases are reported to be classmates living on Auckland's North Shore, raising concerns about the rising number of cases.

The NZ Herald reports that one is a teacher and the other a nurse. The teacher went to a high school in West Auckland on Monday, the nurse worked at Auckland City Hospital on Monday, and one went to church on the North Shore on Sunday morning.

Both also went to a nightclub in Central Auckland on Sunday night.

While none of them have tested positive yet, one of their partners is already showing symptoms, according to the NZ Herald."We're on the brink of a pandemic, but as long as we don't end up with people clinging to lockdowns like Australia is, we should be on the right track," their father told the NZ Herald.11:55am - Wellington Girls' College is struggling to rearrange home learning while dealing with a major IT outage.

In a video posted to Facebook, Wellington Girls' College principal Julia Davidson addressed the outage and acknowledged that the school's online learning platform is currently inaccessible.

"We can't access the site at the moment," she said.

"Be prepared for anything or nothing."

At alert level 4 and below, all schools and nurseries will be closed. Schools will therefore need to teach online or remotely.

11:45am - Police Commissioner Andrew Coster confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that officers were aware of an unauthorised checkpoint being set up in Coromandel on Tuesday night.

"However, as throughout the entire Level 4 Covid-19 containment period to date, there should be no need for community checkpoints," Coster said.

"Police and other agencies are responsible for ensuring people comply with the restrictions under the different levels of warning and all engagement is with the aim of keeping all communities safe.

"Police will be in every corner of the country to ensure people are only travelling for essential purposes.

An update on enforcement activities will be given at a press conference at 1pm.

Police were also asked about people's movements on Tuesday night. Mr Coster said the level 4 warning was issued at 11. 59pm and people were able to travel around New Zealand without restrictions until then.

There was also a 48-hour period last night to return home.

"However, police are working on the road network, particularly around holiday hotspots, to check that people are behaving correctly and to deal with travellers who are breaking the law," Coster continued.

Non-emergency reports can be made online at www. police. govt. nz/105Support or by calling 111 in an emergency.

Non-emergency reports can be made online at www. police. govt. nz/105Support or by calling 111 in an emergency.

"Our absolute priority is to ensure the safety and support of New Zealanders, and during level 4 restrictions, focus on attracting people, encouraging, and educating them." I mentioned on Wednesday.

However, the police hope that people know what they have been expecting so far and are required to follow the rules. "

On Tuesday, the news of the community case shakes the country, and the police were particularly noticeable, as the confusion caused panic, and police officers were patroling supermarkets and other major businesses. It is expected that their existence will "give a sense of security, and if necessary, it will help you manage crowds."

"We have a visible presence in our town, cities, and streets to confirm that we are doing so for those who are doing so for those who are indispensable for those who are indispensable and approved by people. Caster, "said Coster.

11:30 A. M.-This morning, four new cobid-19 infected people have been confirmed. Both are associated with Case A, which was announced on Tuesday.

One of the four new cases is a case A partner, and the other three are the contacts of this partner. One of the three contacts is a vaccinated medical worker working at Auckland City Hospital and has been working for the last few days.

Auckland City Hospital has expanded infection inside the facility, such as suspension of unnecessary movement between wards, inspection of all staff and patients in the area where medical workers worked, waiting for staff in the same ward, inspection, and isolation. Immediately took action to shut down the possibilities of.

11:24 am-Wednesday morning, following the report of four new cobid-19 infected people, the Prime Minister said that the transition to level 4 was a correct decision.

The four new cases are related to Debon Port, a commercial withdrawal company that has a delta type with a strong infectious power.

Udan was in Facebook Live, and the viewer asserted that the nationwide instantaneous rock down was a "correct decision."

He stated that New Zealand has already issued a level 4 alarm and is the most suitable situation to receive the latest infected news.

"I want to hear this information when everyone at home is more careful about her surroundings and is more kind to each other than when she's not locked down," he said.

"And the other thing is, even though this is the first time we're dealing with Delta, it's still Covid-19 and we know all the ways to make it work. All this contact tracing, isolation, testing, is going to help us.

11:17am - Auckland Transport announces that congestion around the testing centre on College Road in Northcote has been cleared. There are no more delays to the 924 bus.

11:05am - Vehicles queued up at Auckland City's testing centre on Wednesday morning, with long queues causing chaos on public transport in Northcote.

Crowding around testing centres in the North Shore suburbs is causing "significant delays" to the 924 bus service, Auckland Transport warned just after 10am.

Jacinda Ardern said in a Facebook live update that she expected "a lot of congestion" at testing sites around the country.

Because people are showing cold and flu symptoms and they think, 'What's the chance?' It's only when they're in that situation that they go and get tested," she said.

The Prime Minister urged people who are planning to get tested today to be patient.

"So if you're going to a testing station you may need to be patient and take some food and water with you.

10:55am - During a live update on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern explained why the South Island is in lockdown despite the index case and four additional Auckland-based cases.

During the Facebook Live, the Prime Minister reiterated that it's still unknown where COVID-19 originated or how the first case occurred, and health officials are not yet confident the South Island has been given the all-clear.

"Right now we don't know where this infection came from so I'm not daring to say the South Island isn't somehow connected," Ardern explained.

"If three days later we find out that there was a close contact in the South Island, or maybe part of that chain is original to us."

10:47 A. M. -Prime Minister Jacinda Ardan performed live updates with his social media account, explained new changes, and answered common questions.

10:38 A. M. -Panic buying returned with parachute on Tuesday, the inconvenience of the Auckland supermarket has already emerged on social media.

10:30 A M-Public Health Expert Michael Baker expects to expand COVI D-19 to the entire Auckland, in response to New Shab.

Meanwhile, according to Michael Plankk, a disease model, the Delt a-type infectivity is about twice.

"By changing the country's caution level, it is possible to evaluate how much the epidemic is expanding by looking at the results of tests and tracking contacters.

10:29 According to the AM-Auckland Transportation Bureau, the ferry on Wednesdays was canceled a few flights due to snap-rock down.

10:19 A. M. -Snap Lockdown is prohibited at nursing homes throughout New Zealand.

According to the Elderly Care Association, almost all residents of all nursing homes have been vaccinated by COVID-19.

10:17 A. M.-People who return home via Auckland Airport are said to make a plan in advance because there are entrances limited to passengers.

11:45am - Police Commissioner Andrew Coster confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that officers were aware of an unauthorised checkpoint being set up in Coromandel on Tuesday night.

10:10 am-According to Auckland Kotsu, 924 buses have been hit by a "significant delay" due to congestion around the North Court.

10:05 A. M. -According to the New Shabker by the infectious disease scholar Michael Baker, it is expected that there will be more than four more Cobi d-19 infected people on Wednesday.

Prior to this, Auckland University's disease model expert Sean Hendy said that the average delt a-type infected person would infect the other six.

"The big question at this time is whether we are looking at the corner of the iceberg," said Dr. Hendy, the AM show.

Auckland citizens trying to be tested for COVI D-19 are facing a fou r-hour waiting time.

Men at the North Court Inspection Center say they feel very good.

"I thought it would be better to see the news and take the test," he told New Shab.

9:54 A. M.- experts warns that dozens of people may be infected with COVI D-19, in addition to the five already found.

"Sean Hendy, a modeler of Auckland University, says," If the connection with the border cannot be identified, it will be the same as faced in Auckland last August. "When I discovered the cluster. Then, about 50 people were infected. "

"Michael Plankk, a modeling specialist at Kanta Berry University, said," Because there is no clear connection to the border, the virus may have spread without a considerable period of time. "In this case, more than 100 people. May be infected.

9:44 A. M. -To meet the demand on Wednesday, 8 COVI D-19 test venues have been added. Click here for the local exam hall.

9:35 The Ministry of Health has revealed to people how fast the COVI D-19 delta shares spread.

"We know the case that we have been infected with Delta stocks just by passing each other with a delta stock.

"If you visit a place you are interested in, or if you have a cold or influenza symptom, please check it out."

9:30 A. M.-Colomandel and a list of famous spots throughout Auckland are published on the Ministry of Health website.

A quiet road in Auckland where the level 4 warning has been issued. Photo Credit: Newshub.

9:20 AM-Auckland Congress Congress Epheso Collins said that the supermarket on Wednesday morning was "calm and relaxed."

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9:10 A. M.- The Ministry of Health reconfirmed the importance of wearing masks.

"Go out only if you need it, and in that case, wear a mask," said a spokeswoman. "Stay in your bubble and reduce contact with others.

"Please behave in the same way as people around you, as if you have COVID."

9:05 A M-19 Community Inspection Center has been set up in 8 locations in A M-Auckland, which is supported by increasing demand.

Northcoat, St. Lucil, Valmoral, New Rin, etc. Click here for details of the test center.

A test site will be set up in Colomandel, which will be revealed on Wednesday.

9:00 a m-Health authorities have announced that they are continuing their prompt activities to identify COVI D-19 positive cases.

The important message of this rockdown is that you are at home except for your life.

Auckland North Court COVID-19 Inspection Center line. Photo Credit: Mark Longley/Newshub.

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8:56 A. M.- Earlier, vaccination adviser director Nicky Turner said that the development of Cobid-19 vaccines should be resumed as soon as possible. Currently, it is holding for 48 hours due to regional occurrence.

"I think it's really important to make the pause as short as possible," he told The AM Show.

08:52 - Here's the latest from the Ministry of Health:

Four new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed this morning. More details and further cases will be announced at 13:00.

One of the four new cases is linked to case A announced yesterday. The other three are contacts of this partner.

One of the three contacts is a vaccinated healthcare worker at Auckland City Hospital who has been working there for the past few days.

Auckland City Hospital has taken immediate steps to stop the spread of infection. These measures include stopping unnecessary movement between wards, checking all staff and patients in the ward where the healthcare worker worked, and moving, checking and isolating staff from the same ward.

The Ministry received the genome sequencing results for case A last night.

We are conducting further analysis to see how it is linked to cases we know about.

These developments strongly reinforce the importance of the actions taken last night to move to level 4 and the importance of everyone adhering to the isolation conditions.

The key message from this lockdown remains relevant: "Stay home, stay alive, stay strong". This will help stop undetected community spread". The Ministry is due to publish an assessment later today of the extent of possible community spread and how long the virus may have been circulating in the community.

Only go out if necessary and wear a mask when doing so. There have been cases of people contracting Delta simply by passing close to someone infected with it.

Get tested if you have visited any area of ​​concern or have cold or flu symptoms.

Eight testing sites have been set up in Auckland and we will have details of testing sites in Coromandel and other areas this morning.

Call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or visit healthpoint.