Update on the two mariners
The first whole genome sequencing result shows the first of two mariners currently off the coast of Taranaki has the Delta variant of COVID-19. This sequencing also shows this infection is not linked to any other cases in New Zealand.
An All of Government response has been set up, led by Customs. Health is working closely with the All of Government response, border agencies, port authorities and the shipping company to address the health needs of crew members and to determine the next steps for the vessel.
It is not yet clear which port the ship will return to. On their return to New Zealand, 15 of the 20 crew members disembarking (including the two COVID-19 positive mariners) are expected to go into a managed isolation and quarantine facility.
Update on the two mariners
The first whole genome sequencing result shows the first of two mariners currently off the coast of Taranaki has the Delta variant of COVID-19. This sequencing also shows this infection is not linked to any other cases in New Zealand.
An All of Government response has been set up, led by Customs. Health is working closely with the All of Government response, border agencies, port authorities and the shipping company to address the health needs of crew members and to determine the next steps for the vessel.
It is not yet clear which port the ship will return to. On their return to New Zealand, 15 of the 20 crew members disembarking (including the two COVID-19 positive mariners) are expected to go into a managed isolation and quarantine facility.
Thursday, 8 July 2021, 1:25 pm
There are no cases of COVID-19 to report in the community
in New Zealand today.
There is one case of COVID-19 to
report in recent returnees in managed isolation facilities
since the Ministry’s update yesterday.
The number of
active cases in New Zealand is 41.
Since 1 January
2021, there have been 83 historical cases, out of a total of
592 cases.
The seven-day rolling average of new cases
detected at the border is three.
Our total number of
confirmed cases is 2,408.
New border cases in New
Zealand
Arrival
date
Update
on the two mariners
The first whole genome sequencing
result shows the first of two mariners currently off the
2021-07-08 05:05:31 GMT2021-07-08 13:05:31(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
WELLINGTON, July 8 (Xinhua) New Zealand reported a new COVID-19 case in recent returnees in managed isolation facilities and no cases of COVID-19 in the community on Thursday.
The newly imported case came from Russia and has remained in a managed isolation and quarantine facility in Auckland, according to the Ministry of Health.
The number of active cases in New Zealand is 41, and the total number of confirmed cases is 2,408, said a ministry statement.
The seven-day rolling average of new cases detected at the border is three, it said.
On Thursday, New Zealand said that the pause on Quarantine Free Travel from Australia s Queensland and New South Wales to New Zealand will continue.
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