Tuesday, December 29, 2020

New Zealand - Additional COVID-19 tests for returnees from higher risk countries

  • New virus variants and ongoing high rates of diseases in some countries prompt additional border protections

  • Extra (day zero or day one) test to be in place this week

  • New ways of reducing risk before people embark on travel being investigated, including pre-departure testing for people leaving the United Kingdom for New Zealand, with a view to implementing added measures from mid-January; other higher risk countries to be considered on a case-by-case basis

An additional test for COVID-19 will be required for returnees from higher risk countries such as the United Kingdom on their arrival in New Zealand from midnight on 31 December, Minister for COVID-19 Response Chris Hipkins announced.

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