Three people in managed isolation at the Pullman Hotel caught Covid-19 in "separate events", authorities believe. The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment announced today that the Pullman Hotel would again be opened returnees. The Pullman Hotel managed isolation facility reopened to returnees this morning after being deep-cleaned and other safeguards being put in place. Bliss said the response included:• changes have been made to the way the Pullman's corridor ventilation system is used, following an assessment of the ventilation system• corridor ventilation will operate 24 hours a day, as opposed to the two hours a day at the time of these incidents. This will significantly reduce the risk of airborne transmission• returnees will be advised to close all windows and trickle vents in their rooms before they open their door.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 16, 2021 00:58 UTC