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The range of circumstances for those who need to apply for an emergency allocation in managed isolation to travel home to New Zealand urgently has been widened.

One week into the Managed Isolation Allocation System (MIAS) becoming compulsory, experience with the new system and changes in travellers' plans have enabled additional space to be made available in New Zealand’s Managed Isolation facilities.

Last night the Ministry of Health confirmed a member of the health team working at the Sudima Christchurch Airport Managed Isolation and Quarantine facility has tested positive for COVID-19.

The new system requiring returnees to New Zealand to have booked a place in a managed isolation facility in advance of boarding a flight home comes into force at midnight tonight, following a one month notice of the change taking effect.

In response to today’s findings of imported COVID-19 cases in Christchurch, Managed Isolation and Quarantine can confirm the facility is well set up to respond and is working with local health authorities.

An investigation is underway and police charges are likely following an absconding incident at a managed isolation facility in Auckland.

An investigation into the alleged absconding incident at the Ramada Federal Street managed isolation facility in Auckland is ongoing.

An investigation is underway following an absconding incident at a managed isolation facility in Auckland.

Yesterday at 11pm a returnee staying at the managed isolation facility at the Sudima Rotorua was reported missing from their room.

The Ministry of Health has confirmed a healthcare worker who is part of the team at the Auckland Jet Park Hotel quarantine facility has tested positive for COVID-19.