Auckland managed isolation facility, Waipuna Hotel in Mt Wellington. Photo: Google MapsGrey Power is enraged by what it says is the stupid and dangerous behaviour of people fleeing managed isolation facilities, and says they need the book thrown at them. Earlier this week a man who was later found to have Covid-19 left an Auckland isolation facility and went to a nearby supermarket. Grey Power president Mac Welch said the shocking conduct risked spreading Covid-19 into the population - with older people particularly vulnerable. People charged under the Covid-19 Public Health Response Act can face either six months' imprisonment or a $4000 fine.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 11, 2020 18:56 UTC