World News | New Zealand Reports 2 More Cases of COVID-19

Wellington [New Zealand], November 23 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, both detected in recent returnees in managed isolation. There are no new community cases.

Both cases arrived on Nov. 19 and tested positive around day 3 of their stay in managed isolation. The first person arrived from Britain via the United Arab Emirates and the country of origin of the second case is currently being determined.

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Both people have been transferred to the Auckland quarantine facility, according to the Ministry of Health.

There are 52 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand, and the country's total number of confirmed cases is 1,674, the ministry said in a statement.

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The ministry calls on those feeling unwell to "sacrifice your plans and protect your family, friends and colleagues by staying at home and getting a COVID-19 test."

"It is the best way to ensure the freedoms we enjoy under Alert Level 1 can continue into the much-anticipated summer break," it said, adding that testing is free and locations to get a test can be found via the Ministry of Health website. (ANI/Xinhua)

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