11:39 am today

Covid-19 update: 1761 new cases, 16 further deaths

11:39 am today
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There have been 1761 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and 16 further deaths attributed to the virus.

Of the new cases, 1069 were reinfections.

There were 134 cases in hospital, none of whom were in intensive care.

The highest number of new cases were in Canterbury, followed by Waitematā, Counties Manukau and Waikato.

The case numbers were lower than last week when Te Whatu Ora reported 2414 new cases and 22 further deaths attributed to the virus.

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