One case from South Africa has tested positive on day 18, said the Ministry of Health in a statement. The Health Ministry said there were now 19 positive Covid cases identified in this group with nine deemed historical and 10 active. Meanwhile, people from the Cook Islands will be allowed to come to New Zealand without going into quarantine from next week. Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown said Cook Islanders needed to access essential services here. The announcement does not change the criteria for entry into the Cook Islands which is limited to Cook Islanders and current holders of Cook Islands work and residence permits who meet Cook Islands health entry requirements.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 14, 2021 23:49 UTC