There have been 11 cases of COVID-19 detected in recent returnees in managed isolation since the Ministry’s last update on 29 December.
There are no new cases in the community. Of the new border cases: One is historical. This person arrived on 24 December from Canada via the United States.
The person tested positive at routine testing around day three and is staying in quarantine in a facility in Christchurch. One case arrived on 24 December from the United States and tested positive at routine testing around day three.
The person is in quarantine in a facility in Christchurch. One case arrived on 26 December from India via the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia.