A prisoner in Auckland has tested positive for Covid-19. He was among a group of about 13 taken into the remand prison on Friday and returned a positive test the next day, it is understood. Four police staff are isolating due to contact with the case, along with five Corrections staff and six prisoners. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there is a "tentative" link in the prisoner case, but investigations are ongoing. Email george.block@stuff.co.nz or SMS / Signal +64273041775In August, an officer at Spring Hill tested positive for the virus, but there have previously been no known positive tests among prisoners.

Source: Stuff September 19, 2021 00:43 UTC