> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://goodoil.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # COVID-19 Update: 27 March 2020 - URL: https://goodoil.news/covid-19-update-27-march-2020/ - Published: 2020-03-26T23:50:00.000Z - Updated: 2020-03-27T01:37:39.000Z - Author: Good Oil Staff - Tags: COVID-19, Featured, Health, News, NZ, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-17 03:24 ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/f4/31f4e20a-0315-499e-83ff-139e8eab53bf/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/covid-19-alert-level-4.jpg) We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. [More information on alert levels.](https://covid19.govt.nz/government-actions/covid-19-alert-level/?ref=goodoil.news) - Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. - Only make physical contact with those that you live with. --- ### Government COVID-19 Response Briefing ### Ministry of Health Update: - **85 new cases** - 76 new confirmed cases, 9 probable - 37 recovered - **8 in hospital**. 6 stable, 2 less stable. **1 in ICU** in Nelson, been there for some days - Average of 1479 tests each day - Total of **368** **total cases** - Most of the cases are still related to overseas travel. There are no new clusters being investigated other than the ones from yesterday. - More than 18 million masks across the country. - Call for retired medical staff and others not currently in work to call in and help if possible. - Kiwis should do their best to take care of their families by staying active (within their bubble) but otherwise staying home. - PPE distribution systems are being improved. - Need for PPE for health workers and essential staff - Ministry are issuing new guidance on when to use PPE. - The definition of “recovered” is getting over your symptoms and staying symptom-free for a 14-day period. - People can call or text 1737 to discuss any mental health issues. - People should be staying local if at all possible. Discouraging swimming or surfing as someone might get in trouble and have to be rescued. “It’s a matter of judgement.” - DHBs can consider allowing some elective surgeries to take place on a case-by-case basis. --- ### Key Dates 26 Mar – Alert Level 4 commenced 28 Mar – School holidays begin 10–14 Apr – Easter including Easter Tues 15 Apr – Term 2 begins through distance learning 22 Apr – Current date for ending of lockdown period 25 Apr – ANZAC Day (Saturday) 27 Apr – ANZAC Day statutory holiday ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/f4/31f4e20a-0315-499e-83ff-139e8eab53bf/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/nz-covid-19-statistics.jpg) --- ### COVID-19 – current cases Last updated 1:15 pm, 27 March 2020. We’ll be updating this page as new information is available. ### Summary | | Total to date | New in last 24 hours | | ------------------------------------------ | --------------------------- | -------------------- | | Number of confirmed cases in New Zealand | 338 | 76 | | Number of probable cases | 30 | 9 | | **Number of confirmed and probable cases** | **368** | **85** | | Number of cases in hospital | 20 total to date8 currently | – | | Number of recovered cases | 37 | 10 | [View full details of the confirmed cases](https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-current-cases/covid-19-current-cases-details?ref=goodoil.news). ## Total cases by DHB ### As at 9.00 am, 27 March 2020 [View full details of the confirmed cases](https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-current-cases/covid-19-current-cases-details?ref=goodoil.news). ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/f4/31f4e20a-0315-499e-83ff-139e8eab53bf/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/covid19-cases-by-dhb-27mar20.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/f4/31f4e20a-0315-499e-83ff-139e8eab53bf/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/hp7357_-_covid_confirmed_and_probable_cases_by_dhb-merged-270320_updated_0.jpg) | DHB | Total cases | | ------------------ | ----------- | | Auckland | 58 | | Bay of Plenty | 6 | | Canterbury | 30 | | Capital and Coast | 42 | | Counties Manukau | 28 | | Hawke’s Bay | 10 | | Hutt Valley | 11 | | Lakes | 8 | | MidCentral | 7 | | Nelson Marlborough | 18 | | Northland | 4 | | South Canterbury | 2 | | Southern | 39 | | Tair?whiti | 1 | | Taranaki | 6 | | Waikato | 45 | | Wairarapa | 5 | | Waitemata | 47 | | West Coast | 1 | | Whanganui | 0 | | Total | 368 | ### Total Cases by Age and Gender ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/f4/31f4e20a-0315-499e-83ff-139e8eab53bf/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/covid19-cases-by-age-27mar20.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/f4/31f4e20a-0315-499e-83ff-139e8eab53bf/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/covid19-cases-by-gender-27mar20.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/f4/31f4e20a-0315-499e-83ff-139e8eab53bf/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dickhead.jpg) The BFD. 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