Auckland Airport border worker tests positive to coronavirus just a day after the trans-Tasman bubble with Australia opened
An Auckland Airport worker has tested positive to coronavirus just one day after Australians were welcomed into New Zealand without having to quarantine.
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health confirmed the infection on Tuesday and said the worker has been put into isolation as contact tracing is underway.
‘The usual protocol of isolating the case, interviewing them, and tracing their contacts and movements is underway,’ they said.
‘More information will be provided later today and this case will be included in tomorrow’s totals.’
On Monday, thousands crossed the Tasman Sea to enter New Zealand after the long-awaited end of mandatory quarantine for Australian travellers.
Under the terms of the trans-Tasman bubble agreement, all states, territories and New Zealand can suspend quarantine-free travel with places that have outbreaks.
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks at an airport in Wellington, New Zealand on Monday as the trans-Tasman bubble is opened