A Covid outbreak in Melbourne has prompted warnings for New Zealand travellers. The ministry says it is "actively monitoring" the situation but is not recommending closing our travel bubble with Victoria. "The ministry's current assessment is that the public health risk is appropriately managed through the actions taken by Victorian health authorities." The ministry also warned potential travellers that the situation could quickly change. "The ministry's current assessment is that the public health risk is appropriately managed through the actions taken by Victorian health authorities."

Source: Otago Daily Times May 24, 2021 21:22 UTC