No new cases of Covid-19
There are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand today – that is no new cases in managed isolation facilities and no new cases in the community.
The total number of active cases in New Zealand is 56. The total number of confirmed cases remains at 1,740.
Laboratories completed 2,203 tests yesterday, bringing the total number of tests completed to date to 1,344,192.
Air New Zealand Aircrew member
The source investigation continues into the origins of the positive COVID-19 case of an Air New Zealand aircrew member who flew from the United States, as reported on Saturday.
Preliminary genome sequencing results suggest the source of their infection was in the United States.
The Air New Zealand aircrew member remains in the Auckland quarantine facility.
Three other aircrew members who are close contacts are in isolation.
All three close contacts will have a day 5 Covid test today.
