Covid 19 coronavirus: 12 New Zealand Navy personnel, family in Canada infected with virus
16 Apr, 2021 03:46 AM
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Commander Mike Peebles. Photo / Natalie Slade
Twelve New Zealand Royal Navy personnel and family members have been infected with Covid-19 in Canada.
They are part of 103 naval personnel in Canada with the frigate HMNZS Te Mana, which is undergoing a major Frigate Systems Upgrade (FSU) of her combat capabilities and surveillance and counter measures.
HMNZS Te Mana Commander Mike Peebles said as of yesterday there were 12 active cases, six of whom were RNZN personnel and six family members. They are all showing only mild symptoms and some are now starting to recover, he said.