Those affected have been on the fishing vessel Viking Bay. Photo: SuppliedEighteen new cases of Covid-19 have been detected at New Zealand's border - including 13 mariners from the Viking Bay fishing vessel. The 15 positive Viking Bay crew members, which included the two people who tested positive last week, are all in a quarantine facility in Wellington. Five Covid-negative crew members are still aboard the vessel and would be subject to additional testing in the coming days. New positive cases reported in VictoriaPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern said this morning that the Government was keeping an eye on developments in other Australian states.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 13, 2021 01:07 UTC