Press Release – Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
One year ago today managed isolation became mandatory for travellers arriving into New Zealand. The joint heads of Managed Isolation and Quarantine, Megan Main and Brigadier Jim Bliss, have paid tribute to the efforts of those who’ve contributed to the past year of MIQ.
Megan Main said the need for large-scale accommodation quickly became apparent in late March 2020 when the border was closed and Kiwis flooded home.
“Fifteen hotels were quickly contracted in Auckland and by 9 April 2020, when the Prime Minister announced managed isolation was compulsory, we had 18 hotels to house returning Kiwis. We now have 32 facilities, across 5 regions, with an operational capacity of 4,500 rooms, supporting up to 6,200 returnees over a 14 day period.
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Covid-19: Authorities unable to say how many border workers unvaccinated Katie Todd © RNZ / Simon Rogers
From Monday unvaccinated managed isolation workers will start being moved to low-risk roles - yet health authorities can t be sure which workers haven t had the jab. © Provided by Radio New Zealand The new Covid 19 vaccination facility in South Auckland The new Covid 19 vaccination facility in South Auckland Photo: RNZ / Simon Rogers
Uptake by MIQ staff is described as strong, although the government says a small proportion have not been vaccinated and some people may decide not share their vaccination status with their employer.
The Ministry of Health launched an audit of the Grand Millennium Hotel, doubled the testing frequency for staff there and in a statement said the majority of the worker s colleagues have had the jab.
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