The new community case of Covid-19 in Northland has locals worried about another community outbreak.
The Kauri Museum in Matokohe, one of dozens of sites visited by the covid-positive woman.
Photo: Liu Chen
Many are rushing to get tested and some have stockpiled food to get ready for any alert level change. Some say they ll be more prudent with the tracer app and masking.
The Four Square supermarket in Maungaturoto, just to the west of Brynderwyn, was quieter than normal after a brief visit of the 56-year-old woman.
Some shoppers have already masked up and others said they have one ready to go. Staff members have been reminding people to sign in by pen and paper or scan the Covid Tracer app.
Tens of businesses across Northland are shutting up shop today after news of a Covid-19 exposure 25 January 2021
The 56-year-old woman who tested positive, visited 30 locations from January 14 to the 22nd.
Many locations the woman visited are closing for a few days for deep cleaning and to ensure staff are well.
The South Head General Store west of Helensville, Kaiwaka s Eutopia Cafe, and Matakohe s Kauri Museum and Gumdiggers Cafe, are some which have posted on social media to let customers know.
Even the Te Awamutu Space Centre has made the decision to close - after the manager was exposed while holidaying in Northland.