6th person in NZ tests positive for COVID-19

A sixth person in New Zealand has contracted coronavirus.

The country had not confirmed any new cases of Covid-19 in six consecutive days before the announcement today.

The man in his 60s has recently returned from the United States.

TVNZ News reports his partner, who also travelled with him to the United States, is not unwell but is at home in isolation.

It was more than three days after he arrived back home before he became unwell and the New Zealand Ministry of Health says no one else on the flight is considered to be a close contact.

The man is now recovering at home – hospital treatment has not been required.

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He will recover at home in self-isolation and will be monitored daily by health services.

Yesterday New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed more border measures are coming to New Zealand, but wouldn't say what was being considered.

She said there's still some more work that needs to be done before anything is finalised or announced.

Travel restrictions for New Zealand are already in place for travellers from Italy, Iran, South Korea and China, the key virus hotspots at this time.

[Source : TVNZ News]