Two new covid-19 cases; testing regime toughened

New arrivals in the country will have to show a negative covid-19 test before being allowed to leave managed isolation early on compassionate grounds.The change, effective today, was made after two recent arrivals from the UK, via Brisbane, tested positive for the virus. They are the first new cases here in 25 days.Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said the two women had arrived in the country on June 7 and were allowed to depart Auckland on June 13 on compassionate grounds after the death of the relative they had returned to see.The...
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