Returnees in managed isolation must wear a disposable mask every time they leave their room. Travellers to New Zealand will soon be able to book managed isolation six months in advance, government documents show. READ MORE:* Covid-19: Officials urge returnees to cancel MIQ 'ghost bookings' so others can come home* Covid-19: 'Extra pressure' in MIQ if travel bubble paves way for more high-risk returnees* MIQ workers seek fair compensationBut an Official Information Act response shows MIQ will move to a six-month booking window in the coming weeks. In the documents, MIQ general manager Christina Sophocleous-Jones said unreliable flight information had hindered the voucher system, so her team had been seeking accurate flight data. Employers often need to ensure overseas job applicants have a managed isolation spot before they can finalise contracts.

Source: Stuff May 06, 2021 21:33 UTC