That figure is slightly below Monday's total of 213 tests across the DHB catchment, but remains significantly higher than average testing before the alert level 4 lockdown.
The DHB continues to advise anyone with symptoms of the virus, or visitors of locations of interest around the country to present for testing.
"If you have cold or flu-like symptoms, have been at a location of interest in Bulls, Waiouru, Tokoroa, Auckland, the Coromandel or Wellington, or have been in contact with a positive case, please get tested immediately," a DHB spokesperson said.
More than 20,000 people nationwide have been deemed close contacts - some of whom are living in the Whanganui DHB region.
• Eligible people can book their vaccination appointment by visiting www.bookmyvaccine.co.nz or by calling 0800 28 29 26.
Covid-19 testing centres
• Whanganui DHB Testing Centre, Whanganui Hospital (no appointment needed). • The Space, Seddon St, Raetihi (no appointment needed). • Living Waters Medical Centre, Whanganui. • Te Oranganui, Te Waipuna Medical Centre, Whanganui. • Whanganui Accident and Medical, Whanganui. • Bulls Medical Centre, Bulls. • Stewart Street Surgery, Marton. • Taihape Health Centre, Taihape (10am-noon only, please call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 to register, and then call the practice for an appointment.)