Perth lockdownImmigration New Zealand has alerted the Ministry of Health to a person who travelled from Perth to Auckland, via Sydney, on 26 April, during the Perth/Peel lockdown period. The actions of one person could jeopardise Quarantine-Free Travel with Australia for everyone. An Immigration NZ investigation is underway as to how the person was able to come into the country. New Zealand health officials remain in contact with their Australian counterparts and are closely monitoring the situation in Western Australia. The recovered cases are no longer infectious and there is no evidence that the wastewater is infectious.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 27, 2021 01:07 UTC