A hotel near Christchurch airport is in lockdown as authorities confirm a COVID-19 outbreak among international arrivals.
reports the seamen had tested negative before they boarded a charter flight to New Zealand, which arrived on Friday.
“Additional security and nursing staff will be deployed and a special staff testing station will be established. This is to ensure safeguards are in place for staff and returnees.” Mr Morgan said the fishermen had been “model guests” since they arrived at the hotel after flying in from Moscow via Singapore on Friday.
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