A positive case of Covid-19 identified in the Auckland community early this afternoon is under investigation. The New Zealand dollar dropped by just over half a U.S. cent to US69.65c after the news of Covid-19 case was announced. The New Zealand dollar's registered a significant drop against the US dollar - falling right as news of the community case broke this afternoon. Auckland Transport is reminding all commuters that face masks must be worn on public transport. The community case timing was concerning for restaurateurs, Beck said, coming right in the middle of the city's Restaurant Month event.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 17, 2021 02:33 UTC