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Weak positive Covid case detected in Wellington

November 19, 2021
Wellington (file picture).

Wellington (file picture). (Source: istock.com)

A weak positive Covid case has been detected in Wellington.

The case was picked up as part of routine surveillance testing on Thursday night, the Ministry of Health said in a written statement.

The case, which 1News understands to be a fully-vaccinated construction worker, is an essential worker from Auckland working in the city.

"The result could indicate a historical case or a case in the earlier stages of infection," the health ministry said.

The worker will undergo a repeat test on Friday. Their coworkers will also be retested.

1News understands a fully vaccinated construction worker may have the virus. (Source: 1News)

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