COVID ALERT: 13 new cases of community transmission in Auckland

COVID ALERT: 13 new cases of community transmission in Auckland
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A further 13 community transferred cases of covid-19 have been identified in Auckland and more positive cases are regarded as highly likely in what is now being regarded as a 'cluster' outbreak.The director-general of health, Ashley Bloomfield, announced the discovery of the cases at the government's 1pm press briefing, which is being reinstated on a daily basis to allow regular national updates while the outbreak is being managed.All 13 are in Auckland and are being held in quarantine facilities along with close contacts...

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