Three passengers on the same international flight as New Zealand’s first confirmed case of Omicron have tested positive for Covid-19 - although one’s being investigated as an historical infection.
The Omicron case flew to NZ from Germany via Dubai, before transiting to Christchurch MIQ on a charter flight.
Their positive result was announced Thursday.
Two passengers have tested positive for Covid-19, while one more is being treated as an old infection. (Source: 1News)
The Ministry of Health says of the three positive tests, one is Delta, while one is being treated as an historical infection.
The Director-General of Health says local lockdowns remained an option in the traffic light system after Omicron’s arrival in NZ was confirmed on Thursday. (Source: Breakfast)
"These three people have been moved to a managed quarantine facility. Whole genome sequencing has identified one of these infections as the Delta variant.
"Whole genome sequencing for the other two is due later today."
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said on Thursday while the arrival of a new variant is concerning, New Zealand is well prepared to manage Omicron cases.
There were 76 new cases of Covid-19 in the community on Friday.
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