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#2630879 6-Jan-2021 07:33

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i don't think you understand

What has the well known US insular education got to do with your comment? Im quite aware of this, having been there many times and stayed in the midst of real world USA instead of tourist hotspots.

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#2630880 6-Jan-2021 07:37

Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Auckland (5 January 2021)

"Notice: New Zealand government to require negative COVID-19 test for travelers arriving from the United States

On January 3, 2021, the government of New Zealand announced that it will be requiring all travelers entering New Zealand from the United States or the United Kingdom to present a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 in order to be allowed into the country. The result must be presented to the airline on a written form and must be certified by a laboratory in the 72 hours prior to departure. This rule takes effect for all flights arriving in New Zealand after 11:59pm on January 15, 2021. The official announcement

Note that New Zealand is specifically requiring submission of a negative “PCR” test. Other types of tests, such as the rapid test, will likely not be accepted. The announcement above provides information about exemptions to this policy, which are handled by Immigration New Zealand.

Questions about tests.

Further information will be made available directly to the airlines and on various government of New Zealand websites

As a reminder, most travelers are still prevented from entering New Zealand. The exceptions to this rule are limited and can be found on the NZ Immigration page here

Those that can enter must first stay in a 14-day managed isolation or quarantine facility upon arrival. These facilities must be booked in advance of arrival and spaces are very limited for the coming months. We do not recommend that U.S. citizens make travel plans until they can confirm space in one of these facilities. Visit https://allocation.miq.govt.nz/portal/ for more information. All U.S. travelers will be tested on the first day of arrival and must remain in their rooms in the managed isolation facility until the result of that test is complete.

Travel requirements to the United States are currently under review due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. We will continue to provide updates through this platform. You can also visit http://travel.state.gov for the latest travel guidance to the United States."

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#2630944 6-Jan-2021 09:06

A disconcerting read

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9111849/How-long-Covid-vaccine-come-rescue-Britain-lockdown.html

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#2631038 6-Jan-2021 09:29

tdgeek:

A disconcerting read

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9111849/How-long-Covid-vaccine-come-rescue-Britain-lockdown.html

Pretty much everything I read about the UK at the moment is disconcerting..... hopefully a few weeks of lockdown will slow the spread and allow the NHS some breathing space to get the vaccination programme running at full speed...

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#2631041 6-Jan-2021 09:36

Yep, it will be sad of the Year of the Vaccine, is the year that vaccinating drags on and on and on. US vaccinating is slowing, unsure about Europe

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#2631061 6-Jan-2021 10:51

Here we go again.... ??

"Hamilton District Court is in lockdown after a person with Covid-19 symptoms entered.

A Ministry of Justice is due to issue more information shortly, but a source has told the Herald that a woman who works at a Hamilton managed isolation facility had recently had a Covid-19 test because she displayed symptoms.

She was still awaiting her test results but turned up at court today anyway."

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/covid-19-scare-hamilton-district-court-in-lockdown/GF3JLARWVCYT6H4FNR2EKOWHC4/

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#2631062 6-Jan-2021 10:56

We'll know in due course. Could be anything

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#2631081 6-Jan-2021 11:20

"Person with symptoms" decides to go out despite still waiting for covid test results. Yes, that's how you screw things up. And the person works in a MIQ facility. So there's no ignorance excuse really.

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#2631082 6-Jan-2021 11:23

Ah works there, not an escapee. Of all the people that should know about Covid, MIQ workers are a wee way up that list.....

Need more info but I hope there is a sacking and a fine in the wings

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#2631090 6-Jan-2021 11:48

freitasm:

"Person with symptoms" decides to go out despite still waiting for covid test results. Yes, that's how you screw things up. And the person works in a MIQ facility. So there's no ignorance excuse really.

you cant legislate against stupidity

Common sense is not as common as you think.

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#2631093 6-Jan-2021 12:01

Initially it was suggested they didn't know where she was, but I can't find a reference to her being found in the articles?

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#2631095 6-Jan-2021 12:03

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freitasm:

"Person with symptoms" decides to go out despite still waiting for covid test results. Yes, that's how you screw things up. And the person works in a MIQ facility. So there's no ignorance excuse really.

you cant legislate against stupidity

If you're summonsed to court, you need to turn up.

Or was she spectating?

More detail required before the internet goes mad with speculation.

Most of the posters in this thread are just like chimpanzees on MDMA, full of feelings of bonhomie, joy, and optimism. Fred99 8/4/21

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#2631098 6-Jan-2021 12:13

elpenguino:

"Person with symptoms" decides to go out despite still waiting for covid test results. Yes, that's how you screw things up. And the person works in a MIQ facility. So there's no ignorance excuse really.

you cant legislate against stupidity

If you're summonsed to court, you need to turn up.

Or was she spectating?

More detail required before the internet goes mad with speculation.

she hasnt heard of a phone , im pretty sure she would be excused if she told the courts what happened.

Common sense is not as common as you think.

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#2631102 6-Jan-2021 12:19

elpenguino:

If you're summonsed to court, you need to turn up.

Or was she spectating?

More detail required before the internet goes mad with speculation.

If you have been tested for covid and have not received the results yet I don think you should turn up. Call and explain.

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#2631104 6-Jan-2021 12:28

freitasm:

elpenguino:

If you're summonsed to court, you need to turn up.

Or was she spectating?

More detail required before the internet goes mad with speculation.

If you have been tested for covid and have not received the results yet I don think you should turn up. Call and explain.

Sounds sensible - but is there room for that in the legislation?

Also, we're all getting slack , was no one vetting all visitors to the court?

Most of the posters in this thread are just like chimpanzees on MDMA, full of feelings of bonhomie, joy, and optimism. Fred99 8/4/21

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