A case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in Queenstown today.

This is the first community case in the Southern DHB this outbreak, reports the Ministry of Health.

"The case was notified after our cut off period so will be added to official figures tomorrow.

"Investigations into any potential connections between this case and existing cases outside Southland is underway."

Any locations of interest will be published on the Ministry of Health website.

"If you live in, or have visited, the Queenstown area recently please check this list which is regularly updated," says an MOH spokesperson.

"Anyone in the Queenstown area who has cold or flu like symptoms, even if they are mild and are vaccinated, or has been at a location of interest should get tested.

"Please stay home or at your accommodation until you return a negative Covid-19 test result, and you are symptom free."

Testing is available throughout the Southern district.

Drive through and walk in testing is available at two sites in Frankton:

• Engage Safety Covid-19 Testing Centre. Drive Through/Walk In - No Appointment Required. Open from 9am to 7pm. 18 Glenda Avenue, Frankton.
• Te Kāika Testing Centre. Drive Through/Walk In - No Appointment Required. Open 11am to 6pm. Pin Oak Ave, Frankton.

For more information, please visit the WellSouth website or the Healthpoint website.