Chris O'Leary finally got to see his dying father on Monday following leaving managed isolation after numerous attempts to the Government for compassionate exemption were refused. He was bussed to Auckland's Crowne Plaza on August 10 to self-isolate and a day later the exemption was refused. "Applications for releases from managed isolation are considered on a case-by-case basis and the distressing and heart-breaking situations facing some of the people who apply are not ignored. Jacky and Miles Fawcett with a sign they made to thank the staff at Hamilton's Jet Park Hotel where they spent 14 days in managed isolation. Giles' father died about 10 days into their 14 day stay in managed isolation at Jet Park in Hamilton before they were able to see him.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 26, 2020 06:11 UTC