COVID-19 case confirmed in Queenstown

A positive COVID-19 case has been confirmed in Queenstown.

When locations of interest are identified they will be published on the Ministry of Health website.

If you live in, or have visited, the Queenstown area recently please check this list. It is updated regularly. 

Investigations into the origins of the case are ongoing.

Testing locations in Queenstown

Testing is available throughout the Southern district. Get tested if you have cold or flu like symptoms, even if they are mild, or have been at a location of interest. Stay home or at your accommodation until you return a negative COVID-19 test result, and you are symptom free.

Covid-19 testing in free.

In the Queenstown area testing is available at Queenstown Medical Centre, 9 Isle St. People should call 03 441 0500, choose option 6 to book a test.

Drive through and walk in testing is available at two sites in Frankton:

Engage Safety Covid-19 Testing Centre
Drive Through/Walk In - No Appointment Required
9am to 7pm
18 Glenda Avenue, Frankton

Te Kāika Testing Centre
Drive Through/Walk In - No Appointment Required
11am to 6pm
Pin Oak Ave, Frankton

For more information please visit the WellSouth website or call 0800 VIRUS19 (0800 847 8719)

More information will be released shortly.

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