Wellington testing staff have been busy after a Covid scare in the capital. Testing for Covid-19 has increased in Taranaki following a scare in Wellington. In an emailed statement, TDHB testing coordinator Lydia Rae said there were high numbers getting tested in the first few days following the uncertainty of the visitor to Wellington. READ MORE:* Wellington's Covid-19 scare and Taranaki's low vaccination rates“Then the demand slowed but was still relatively consistent across the weekend. “Our testing teams are ready to upscale if we need to.”In the statement, TDHB medical officer of health Dr Jonathan Jarman reminded the public to always keep the basic health hygiene protocols top of mind.

Source: Stuff June 29, 2021 02:37 UTC