The Canterbury District Health Board says safety measures were in place when a guest from managed isolation visited a patient at Christchurch Hospital. They claim the person was visiting a patient who was not critical or dying. Executive lead for Covid-19 Ralph La Salle said robust infection prevention control measures were in place to protect others. He said those leaving MIQ have a transport plan, wear PPE and are required to return a negative Covid-19 test. They can be granted to visit a seriously ill family member at home or in hospital, after 12 days in managed isolation and after two negative tests.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 16, 2021 01:18 UTC