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Christchurch airport, New Zealand, where foreign fishing crews are now being held at a hotel after some members tested positive for COVID-19. Photo: Christchurch Airport

UPDATE: Further COVID-19 cases come to light in New Zealand as foreign fishing crews touch down

Late last month the government announced exemptions for the fishing and other crucial sectors to allow in a limited number of foreign workers.

22 October 2020 5:17 GMT Updated 26 October 2020 6:20 GMT

By Rachel Mutter

New Zealand reported 25 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, and an additional seven on Friday, the biggest outbreak since the start of its pandemic infections in March. Russian and Ukranian fishing crews that arrived in the country late last week are among the new cases.

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UPDATE: Further COVID-19 cases come to light in New Zealand as foreign fishing crews touch down