Health officials are concerned about an outbreak of Covid-19 in the Northland town of Dargaville.
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More than 50 cases have been recorded this week and locals are being urged to get a test at the Dargaville Hospital testing centre if they have symptoms.
Public Health Medicine Specialist Dr Bart Willems says the Kaipara region has some of the lowest numbers of vaccinated people in Northland and the localised outbreak poses a risk for the community.
He is urging people to get vaccinated to protect themselves, their friends, churches and the community.
Rapid antigen tests are available at the hospital testing centre.