Director general of health Ashley Bloomfield says New Zealand has no new Covid-19 cases. "It is very reassuring that we have no further cases of Covid-19 to report," Bloomfield said. Bloomfield said all those who had been given passes out of managed isolation on compassionate grounds were being called back to receive Covid-19 tests. Since the beginning of April, there have been 37 positive cases of Covid-19 based on tests of only those who showed symptoms. They could also be compelled to stay another 14 days on top of the initial 14 days if they refuse to take a test and health authorities have concerns.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 19, 2020 00:56 UTC