In total 29,747 people have recovered from Covid 19 in Northland.
''Our hospitals are extremely busy at the moment. We need to make sure our resources are used to help those who need it most,'' the DHB said in a statement.
''Please only come to hospital if your need is urgent. If you or a whānau member is unwell and you are not sure whether you should come to hospital or not, call Healthline for FREE on 0800 611 116 and they will advise you on what you should do. You can also call your GP or visit White Cross. Remember, if it's a medical emergency, call 111.''
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health says vaccination remains our best defence against Covid 19 and a booster, in addition to first and second doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, will give greater immunity against Omicron and severe illness.
''There is a much lower risk of being hospitalised if you are up to date with your vaccinations, which, for Omicron, includes a third or booster dose if eligible,'' the Ministry said.
In Northland 90.1 per cent of eligible people have had their first dose; 88 per cent their second dose and 69.4 per cent have had boosters.
For Covid testing/vaccination and RATs centre details of locations and opening hours go to:
For Covid-19 testing locations, visit https://www.northlanddhb.org.nz/.../northland-testing.../
For Covid-19 RATs collection sites, visit https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19/northland/...
For Covid-19 vaccination locations, visit https://www.northlanddhb.org.nz/.../northland.../
