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Commuters at Britomart train station in central Auckland. Wearing a mask is mandatory on public transport throughout the region.
Auckland was always at risk for another Covid-19 outbreak, but its residents know what to do to “defeat” the virus, says Mayor Phil Goff.
Two new community cases were confirmed in North Auckland on Wednesday night.
The couple, who are members of the same family, had tested negative twice while in managed isolation at the Pullman Hotel, but have since tested positive.
They have been self-isolating since Sunday, but are now being transferred to Auckland’s quarantine facility, Jet Park.
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The couple were among hundreds of former Pullman guests who were asked to undergo further testing after a Northland woman tested positive Saturday.
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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said the news of the new cases was “disturbing”. (File photo)
She had also tested negative while at the hotel, but tested positive after she left.
The news was “disturbing,” Goff said Wednesday night.
“We were hoping to leave Covid-19 behind in 2020, but the reality is that we will be at risk from the virus for some time to come. As a gateway city to New Zealand, the possibility of another outbreak was always present.
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Iwi in the north is ready to reestablish checkpoints that they say are to prevent Covid-19 from moving through the area or into the rest of the country.
“Auckland people, more than anyone else in the country, know how to beat this virus; We have done it several times and we are going to do it again ”.
Goff urged Auckland residents to scan with the Covid Tracer app and wash their hands.
“I know this is frustrating, but I want to ask the locals of Aucklanders to do whatever it takes to defeat Covid-19 again,” he said.
“Scan, scan, scan. I cannot stress enough the amount of scanning that needs to be increased. Use the app to record your movements and activate the Bluetooth tracking function. “
People should stay home and get tested for Covid-19 if they feel ill, Goff said.
There are several events planned throughout the region during the upcoming Auckland Anniversary Day long weekend.
Decisions will be made in the next two to three days, according to advice from the Health Ministry, Goff said.
