"There are 655 new cases of Covid-19 to report today in the MidCentral rohe (region), with 18 cases in Palmerston North Hospital.
These cases have been identified through a combination of PCR and rapid antigen tests (RATs).
In order to give the community an update on the distribution of cases across the rohe, we have provided a breakdown of where cases are being cared for by each of our care in the community hubs.
We have one hub in each district and when a case is confirmed via PCR or RATs test, they are notified if the person's residential address is within that district.
Owing to reporting cut-offs, the active case number may not always match the reporting from the Ministry of Health and can change significantly day-to-day.