Christchurch's newest Covid-19 case used public transport to move from MIQ to home isolation

The child travelled from London to Auckland last week and spent their seven days in MIQ, before flying to Christchurch on Thursday and testing positive on day nine.

They were on Air New Zealand flight NZ8475.

Under current rules for travellers, a person can use public transport, including domestic flights, when moving from MIQ facilities to home isolation.

People leaving on public transport are urged to maintain physical distancing, wear a mask, and use the Covid-19 tracer app.