COVID-19 update
There are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in the community today.
There are two new cases to report in recent returnees in managed isolation facilities.
One case arrived on 25 April and tested positive on day 1. They are in quarantine in Auckland.
There are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in the community today.
There are two new cases to report in recent returnees in managed isolation facilities.
One case arrived on 25 April and tested positive on day 1. They are in quarantine in Auckland.
One case arrived on 26 April and tested positive on day 0. They are in quarantine in Auckland.
Ten previously reported cases have now recovered.
Ten previously reported cases have now recovered.
One case previously reported has been classified as “under investigation” following confirmation of a positive result in their home country.
This brings the total number of active cases in New Zealand today to 27.
Our total number of confirmed cases is now 2,254.
This brings the total number of active cases in New Zealand today to 27.
Our total number of confirmed cases is now 2,254.
TESTING INFORMATION
The total number of tests processed by laboratories to date is 2,008,199.
On Tuesday, 3,376 tests were processed. The seven-day rolling average up to yesterday is 3,631 tests processed.
The total number of tests processed by laboratories to date is 2,008,199.
On Tuesday, 3,376 tests were processed. The seven-day rolling average up to yesterday is 3,631 tests processed.
For testing locations in Auckland, visit Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS).
For all testing locations nationwide visit the Healthpoint website.
For all testing locations nationwide visit the Healthpoint website.
PERTH RETURNEE
An update on the person who has recently flown from Australia to New Zealand, having been in Perth during the lockdown period there.
The individual flew from Perth to Sydney and then from Sydney to NZ.
An update on the person who has recently flown from Australia to New Zealand, having been in Perth during the lockdown period there.
The individual flew from Perth to Sydney and then from Sydney to NZ.
The matter is the subject of an ongoing investigation, and there are a number of questions still to be answered about what has occurred in this situation. The answers to those questions will inform next steps in terms of any further enforcement action.
Any person who enters New Zealand who is ineligible for Quarantine-Free Travel is required to isolate for 14 days and is subject to penalties.
If a person is convicted of breaching the Quarantine-Free Travel requirements under the Air Border Order by not reporting to an MIQ when required, they could face a fine of up to $4,000 or six months imprisonment.
The risk to the New Zealand public from this person has been assessed to be very low.
This person’s account of their movements in Perth do not have them visiting any locations of interest identified by the Western Australian authorities.
This person’s account of their movements in Perth do not have them visiting any locations of interest identified by the Western Australian authorities.
While the public health risk has been assessed as low, it does serve as an important reminder that our response relies on accuracy and people fully complying with the safety measures that have been put in place by both countries.
The actions of one person could jeopardise Quarantine-Free Travel with Australia for everyone.
NZ COVID TRACER
NZ COVID Tracer now has 2,800,807 registered users.
Poster scans have reached 257,383,658 and users have created 9,633,404 manual diary entries.
There have been 656,554 scans in the last 24 hours to midday yesterday.
NZ COVID Tracer now has 2,800,807 registered users.
Poster scans have reached 257,383,658 and users have created 9,633,404 manual diary entries.
There have been 656,554 scans in the last 24 hours to midday yesterday.
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