11/01/2022: COVID UPDATE FROM NORTHLAND DHB FOR NORTHLAND
Kia ora. One new community case today which was a close contact of an existing case.
Kia ora. One new community case today which was a close contact of an existing case.
Good morning everyone from the Far North. Today at the Waiharara fire we have 64 firefighters on the ground, they are being supported by the same number of support staff. The support staff range from the Incident Management Team to helicopter pilots and heavy machinery operators. We also have nine pieces of heavy machinery and four helicopters and another one available. Everyone plays a crucial role in the management of this fire. Yesterday a predicted easterly wasn't as strong as first thought, but it does appear as if some wind from the east is starting to come through this morning.
Morena. You may have noticed the Ministry of Health announcement yesterday of 1 new case in Northland.
This resulted from a repeat Covid test taken from a known Auckland case that had already completed their isolation period in Northland.
This will be classified as a ‘historic case’ at our end when all the contacts of the case have completed their isolation periods.
We therefore continue to see no new cases in Northland.
Below are some YouTube videos which were released today….. helpful for people we come into contact witH.
Hone Paitai | Te Rarawa
How times have changed, Hone shares his recollection of tamariki being sent to the bush, off the grid to ensure of their oranga. That is the extent our tupuna were willing to go to care for us.
Hear more: https://bit.ly/3mGKiv0
Bill Wilson | Ngāti Kahu
Papa Bill, older brother to Whaea Patricia looks back at the affects that Tuberculosis had on his immediate family with the passing of his late father.
Papa Bill shares how his father was in the Army and when he was examined for overseas service they found he had Tuberculosis. This resulted in him being in an institution in Hawkes Bay for two years with no cure available.
Good morning everyone, today is day 19 of the firefighting effort at the Waiharara wildfire. Here is an update of what the team is up to today.
Today, there are 55 firefighters, six dozers and diggers, and four helicopters working to ensure the 2400-hectare fire doesn’t escape its containment lines.
Fire crews will be covering the priority areas on all four flanks of the fire.
The Far North has been inundated with visitors and tourists during the summer holidays.
One particular hot spot is off-limits this summer and local whanau have set up camp to monitor the gate into Maitai Bay.
Harata Brown (Te Karere) has more on this link https://www.facebook.com/tekareremaorinews/videos/386183449972965/