Whole genome sequencing has detected three further Omicron cases in recent international arrivals. The cases arrived in Auckland from Dubai on December 11 and were transported to a Rotorua MIQ on a bus chartered for international arrivals.
One case travelled to Dubai from London, the second case travelled to Dubai from Spain and the third travelled to Dubai from Nigeria.
All three then boarded the same flight to Auckland. The cases are not linked to the first Omicron case reported yesterday. After testing positive, the cases were moved to the Jet Park Quarantine facility in Auckland where they are currently isolating.