Queenstown Lakes hit by further Covid-19 cases

There's been a big increase in Queenstown Lakes Covid-19 cases overnight with the total now climbing to 53, an increase of 8 overnight.

Central Otago now has 10 cases.

We hope to receive some details on the reason for the increases from the SDHB later today or tomorrow.

Queenstown Lakes continues to see dramatic increases

Here is the national data.