Seven cases of Covid-19 remain active in the South, nearly four weeks after its last new case was recorded.
Yesterday marked the third successive day of no new cases in New Zealand, and day 26 of no new cases in the Southern District Health Board area.
Seven of the area’s 216 cases remained active.
Medical officer of health Susan Jack said the active cases were spread throughout the district, but would not specify their locations.
"Public health staff are closely monitoring the condition of people who remain active cases and we recognise how challenging their experiences have been."
International literature on the virus indicated the speed of recovery varied, she said.
"Some people recover quickly and for others there is a longer tail for recovery."
Anyone with symptoms should get tested immediately, she said.
