Covid-19: Person from WA entered Auckland despite flight pause; Covid detected in wastewater
(Photo / NZ Herald) Tue, 27 Apr 2021, 1:06PM
A traveller from Perth was able to enter New Zealand despite the lockdown in the Australian city, it has been revealed.
Immigration NZ has alerted the Ministry of Health to a person who travelled from Perth to Auckland, via Sydney, on April 26, during the Perth/Peel lockdown period. The person arrived in Auckland and travelled on to Northland. Immigration s border operations became aware of this person s arrival during routine passenger screening checks after they arrived in Auckland, Ministry of Health officials said today.
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Singapore, Hong Kong to relaunch travel bubble on May 26
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SINGAPORE: Singapore and Hong Kong have agreed to set May 26 as the launch date of their travel bubble, both cities announced on Monday (Apr 26).
Stricter conditions will be introduced for the travel bubble s resumption. This includes travellers having to remain in Singapore or Hong Kong in the last 14 days prior to departure, excluding any time spent in quarantine or stay-home notice.
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SIA welcomes Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble relaunch; daily flights to start in June
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26 Apr 2021 12:41PM (Updated:
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SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) said on Monday (Apr 26) it welcomes the decision to relaunch the air travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong on May 26.
In a statement responding to the announcement, the national carrier said the move is an important milestone in its recovery and helps to establish confidence in the safe resumption of international air travel.
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Under the travel bubble, there are no restrictions on the purpose of travel and no requirements for a controlled itinerary or sponsorship.
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR TRAVEL UNDER THE TRAVEL BUBBLE?
Individuals who have remained in Singapore and/or Hong Kong for 14 consecutive days prior to departure are eligible for travel.