A mariner docked in Bluff has returned a weak positive Covid-19 test. Photo: Stephen JaquieryA mariner who is currently onboard a ship docked at Bluff has returned a weak positive Covid-19 test. Wellington wastewaterResults from the wastewater samples collected from the Wellington region are expected this evening. These new samples were collected following two earlier samples returning weak positive results that are likely due to recently recovered cases continuing to shed the virus. The Ministry is encouraging anyone with symptoms, especially if they are in the Wellington region, to get tested promptly.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 18, 2021 01:18 UTC