Photo: Getty ImagesThere has been a surge in the number of people returning to New Zealand from India who have tested positive for Covid-19. In the last fortnight, 26 people have tested positive after returning from India, largely off just two flights into Christchurch. Since their arrival, 26 people in managed isolation and quarantine have tested positive after they travelled from India. Dr Ramanan Laxminarayan said a lack of testing meant positive cases were likely being under-reported and the real tally could be 50 to 100 times more. Since 28 August, five recent travellers have tested positive after arriving from places other than India.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 07, 2020 22:07 UTC