Two new cases, both in Hastings, bring Hawke’s Bay total to 35. The overall picture is looking favourable; as the Washington Post says, NZ seems to be not flattening, but “squashing” the curve.
Sources: NZ Ministry of Health, Hawke’s Bay DHB, and World Health Organisation
Hawke’s Bay Covid-19 Case Numbers
| 8 April | Hastings | Napier | CHB | Wairoa | Total |
| New cases | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total cases | 11 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 35 |
| Hospitalisations | 0 | ||||
| Recovered | 1 | 5 | 6 | ||
| 8 April | New Zealand | Global |
| New cases | 50 | 68,764 |
| Total cases | 1,210 | 1.28 million |
| Hospitalisations | 12 (4 in ICU) | |
| Total deaths | 1 | 72,776 |
Figures taken from: Ministry of Health (NZ), Hawke’s Bay DHB, and World Health Organisation (global), as at 8 April 2020, 4pm NZST