MidCentral District Health Board is encouraging anyone who is exhibiting symptoms of Covid-19 to get tested.
A steady number of people have been tested at MidCentral DHB's five designated testing sites in Palmerston North, Ōtaki, Dannevirke, Feilding and Levin, or by the mobile testing unit assisting those unable to make it to one of the sites.
With 31 cases (26 recovered) in the district and 11 in Horowhenua, MidCentral DHB Chief Executive Kathryn Cook said there is a need to do even more testing to ensure there are no unknown cases in our community.
"In order to keep our population safe, we don't want any unknown cases of Covid-19 in the community. I strongly encourage anyone who displays cold or flu-like symptoms or who displays symptoms of a respiratory infection to get tested."
Ms Cook said free tests are available seven days a week by calling Healthline's Covid-19 line on 0800 358 5453 or through a General Practice Team. Following this discussion, people will be booked in for a test at the dedicated testing centre closest to them.