Cars queue for Covid-19 testing at Whanganui Hospital's CBAC. Photo / Bevan Conley
The Whanganui District Health Board confirmed five new Covid-19 cases within its boundaries on Thursday.
Four of the new cases are located in central Whanganui and are linked to an event in Manaia, while one is in Marton. That has been linked to the initial Marton cluster.
The total number of confirmed cases in the Whanganui DHB region is 26 active cases and one recovered case.
All cases are isolating at home and are being supported by the DHB.
Close contacts are being followed up and tested.
Flights between Palmerston North and Auckland have been identified as locations of interest, the Ministry of Health reported on Thursday.
Flight NZ5106 from Palmerston North to Auckland on Thursday, February 10, at 10.23am to 11.30am has been confirmed as high risk.
Passengers seated in rows 1, 2, 3 and 4 are deemed close contacts and need to self-isolate, test immediately and again on day five after they were exposed.
Flight NZ5579 from Auckland to Palmerston North is also a close contact location of interest.
The flight departed at 8am and arrived at 10.15am on Monday, February 14.
Passengers seated in rows nine to 13 are deemed as close contacts and need to self-isolate, test immediately and again on day five after they were exposed.
Further isolation and testing requirements will be provided by Public Health. Record your visit online or call Healthline.
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