Two New Zealand passengers leaving the Diamond Princess cruise liner in Japan have tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus. The pair were among eight New Zealand passengers due to arrive in Auckland tonight. READ MORE:* Covid-19: New Zealanders on cruise ship face more quarantine on return home* Coronavirus: Vulnerable, elderly passengers allowed to leave quarantined Diamond Princess* Cruise passenger tests negative for coronavirus, health officials say* 'It was terrifying': Australian cruise ship passenger stranded in Japan with coronavirus* Coronavirus: Life in isolation at the Whangaparāoa military base* Kiwi tests positive for coronavirus on quarantined cruise ship in JapanThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said during final medical checks, two of those passengers tested positive for Covid-19 and did not travel on the flight. They are being treated in hospital in Japan and MFAT consular staff remain in contact with them. Earlier, two other New Zealand passengers had contracted the virus and are also being treated in hospital in Japan.

Source: Stuff February 19, 2020 17:37 UTC