Covid 19 coronavirus: where to get tested in Auckland, Northland today

Anyone who has visited a dozen new locations of interest, including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail stores, in Auckland is urged to get tested for Covid as soon as possible.

The information comes after the Health Ministry made an announcement late at night confirming that two more people who had been in controlled isolation at the Pullman Auckland hotel tested positive for Covid-19.

As a result, officials have released 12 new locations in and around the North Shore and Albany areas.

Anyone who has visited the sites at the same time as the infected person is advised to isolate themselves at home immediately and call Healthline on 0800 611 116 to get tested.

If you get a test, stay isolated until you receive the result of that test.

People with flu-like symptoms are also urged to get tested for the virus as a precautionary measure.

Chief Health Officer Dr. Ashley Bloomfield said last night: “It’s important that the right people isolate themselves and get tested, so we don’t overwhelm the testing centers.

“We understand that many will be anxious, but it is important to remember that we are taking these steps as a precaution.”

He said there was so far no evidence to suggest community transmission, but reiterated the need for “the right people” to isolate themselves and get tested.

Where to get tested

Those on the North Shore can be tested at various test stations.

North Coast

Two pop-up facilities have been installed at Victor Eaves Park, on Florence Ave in Ōrewa, between 9.30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and at North Harbor Stadium (parking lot B) on Stadium Rd, in Albany, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Both stations will also be open at the same time tomorrow.

The Northcote Community Testing Center, on College Rd, Northcote, is open from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm today and tomorrow and from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

West Auckland

West Aucklanders can get tested at the Health New Lynn facility at Totara Health Services on McCrae Way, New Lynn, between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm today and tomorrow. The facility is closed on weekends.

The Whānau House Waipareira Trust Henderson, on Catherine St in Henderson, is open from 8 am to 4 pm today and tomorrow and 8 am to 2 pm on weekends.

Central Auckland

Members of the public can also be tested at the Balmoral Community Testing Center on Balmoral Rd, Mt Eden, from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm today and tomorrow.

It is open again from 8.30 to 14.30 on Saturdays and Sundays.

South Auckland

People in South Auckland can get tested for Covid at the Whānau Ora Community Clinic on Druces Rd in Wiri from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm today and tomorrow.

The testing clinic is open from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm on Saturdays, but is closed on Sundays.

The Ōtara Community Testing Center, in the city center of Ōtara, is open from 8.30 am to 4 pm today and tomorrow, but is closed on Saturdays. It is open again from 10 am to 2 pm on Sundays.

The newly released follow the 31 locations of interest released earlier this week after a 56-year-old woman who stayed at the Pullman Auckland hotel became the first confirmed case of Covid in the community, since late last year, after leaving administered isolation.

The woman had returned home to Northland and sought a Covid test after flu-like symptoms worsened.

Northern region

People in Northland can be tested at various community testing stations in the area.

In the far north, Kaitaia Hospital on Redan Rd is open for testing between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. today and tomorrow.

Those heading there should note that there is a lunch break from 12pm to 12:30 pm

Rawene Hospital is also available, but people are asked to call in advance at (09) 405 7709.

A test station is open at Kerikeri at the Turner Center, on Cobham Rd, from 9 am to 4 pm today and tomorrow. There is a break from noon to 12.30 pm for lunch.

In Kawakawa, people can get tested at the Ngāti Hine Health Trust, on Rayner St, from 9 am to 2 pm M. At 3 p. M. Today and tomorrow. There is a break for lunch from 12 to 12.30.

Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi, a GP clinic in Kaikohe, on Broadway St, is open for Covid testing by appointment only through 0800484006.

While folks in Dargaville can look up a test at a portacom at Dargaville Hospital, on Awakino Rd, 9 am to 4 pm today and tomorrow. Again, lunch is from 12:00 to 12:30.

There are three stations open in Whangārei. The first is at Winger Cres in Kamo from 9 am to 4 pm today and tomorrow. There is a lunch break between 12:00 and 12:30.

Another test station is on Pohe Island in the Rock’n Roll Club building, on Riverside Drive, from 9 am to 4 pm today and tomorrow.

And there is a new venue at Ruakākā Racecourse, on Peter Snell Rd, from 9 am to 4 pm Again, there is a half hour lunch break from noon.

New published locations of interest:

• BBQ King Albany – January 17, 11:00 to 14:00
• Pak n Save Silverdale – January 17, 2 pm to 2:30 pm
• BBQ King Albany: January 17, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Pak n Save Silverdale: January 18, noon to 12:30 pm
• BBQ King – Albany January 18, 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
• Caltex Ōrewa – January 18, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• BBQ King Albany: January 18, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Hickeys Pharmacy Ōrewa – January 23, from 12:30 to 13:30
• Farmers Albany: January 24, Noon to 1:00 PM
• Tai Ping Supermarket in Albany: January 24, 12:00 to 13:00
• New World Ōrewa: January 25, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Tai Ping Northcote Supermarket: January 26, from 12:00 to 13:00