Two new cases in a south Kaipara household have not yet been linked to the current Northland cluster.
Queues in Northland for Covid-19 tests after news of a new community case. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro
Northland DHB has reported the two new community cases this afternoon.
In a statement, the Health Ministry said the two cases are in the same household and do not have any known links to the current Northland cluster. Investigations are underway.
The two new cases will bring the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Northland to 10.
The ministry said the pair were tested on Wednesday and have been isolating with public health involvement.
"Investigations are continuing to determine further details around their movements and to identify any locations of interest. A further update on will be provided tomorrow.
"We are encouraging anyone in the area who has symptoms to get a test."
Testing will be available over the weekend at Kaiwaka, Kamo and Kerikeri.
There was one new case in Northland today, as well as two in Canterbury, four in Waikato, and the remaining 118 in Auckland. The Northland case was not unexpected - a household member of a case and were already isolating.