Tip-off leads health officials to Taranaki Covid cluster, took days to convince group to get tested
It took days to convince the group of people to be tested, says Taranaki health official.
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Minister wants Taranaki DHB vaccine gains made permanent
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Taranaki Māori aim for 95 per cent Covid vaccinated
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South Taranaki District Council to decide future of wards
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