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Today there are 49 new cases of COVID-19 in Nelson. There are a total of 81 cases in our region (77 in Nelson Tasman and 4 in Marlborough).

The Nelson Marlborough community has done a good job of holding off Omicron for as long as possible but with the number of cases in Nelson increasing sharply, it indicates undetected transmission in the community.

APPROACH IN PHASE 2
🔺 With the increase in numbers, we are shifting to aligning to the Ministry of Health case numbers. Please note there may be slight delay in reporting of numbers due to cut-off periods.
🏪 Instead of locations of interest being used to identify casual contacts, we should all assume we could at any point have come into contact with COVID-19. That means we should be monitoring for symptoms and if needed getting a PCR test.
🤧 The most common early symptoms of the Omicron variant are a sore or scratchy throat and a runny nose.

CONTACT TRACING
📱 As cases grow, we will use digital technology more. We may communicate using text or email. There will be support for people who do not have access to or are not confident using technology.
📱 If you test positive, you may be sent a text with an access code and link to an online contact tracing form.

TAKE PRECAUTIONS, BE PREPARED
❤️ get you and your children vaccinated (if eligible)
❤️ continue to wear masks when out and about
❤️ scan-in wherever you go
❤️ keep up good hygiene habits
❤️ stay home and getting testing if you have COVID-19 symptoms
❤️ prepare a household plan for omicron. See www.nmdhb.govt.nz/covid-19-ready for a step-by-step planning guide and checklist.

WHERE TO GET TESTED
🧡 Saxton Field parking area - near Oaklands Milk (Suffolk Road, Stoke): Monday to Sunday from 9am until 6pm
🧡 Motueka Recreation Centre (Old Wharf Road, Motueka): Monday to Sunday from 9am until 5pm
🧡 Horton Park - old netball courts (off Redwood Road), Blenheim: Monday to Sunday from 9am until 4pm
🧡 Victory Community Centre: Saturday 19 February from 9am until 12pm
🧡 You can also get tested at your general practice or after hours medical centre. Find the list of all your COVID-19 testing options here: www.healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19/nelson-marlborough/

VACCINATION - WALK-INS WELCOME
💚 Our main vaccination centres are open for walk-ins, check their location and opening hours here: https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/community-health-services/community-health/nelson-marlborough-covid-19-vaccination-centres/
💚 Book in at a GP or Pharmacy, visit www.BookMyVaccine.nz
💚 Check out a pop-up vaccination event happening near you:
*Saturday 19 February at Te Awhina Marae, Motueka from 10am until 3pm (Pasifika and kaupapa Māori clinic in partnership with the Nelson Tasman Pasifika Trust)
*Saturday 19 February at Ngāti Rārua carpark, 2 Grove Rd, Blenheim (by Blenheim Railway Station) from 10am until 3pm (kaupapa Māori clinic)
*Sunday 20 February at Wakefield Village Hall, Whitby Way, Wakefield from 9am until 2.30pm