26 Aug 2020

Blitz to increase testing numbers begins in Auckland

From Midday Report, 12:16 pm on 26 August 2020

Auckland's community covid testing blitz is underway, after public health officials become concerned about a drop in testing numbers.

Ōtara Covid-19 Testing Station 13 August

Photo: RNZ

The government wants to test 70,000 people by next Wednesday - although GPs are warning it must get community testing back on track long-term.

RNZ reporter, Jordan Bond, spoke to Māni Dunlop from the Otara Community Testing Centre in Auckland.

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