MIQ: Exercises creating heavy breathing, sweating banned Katie Todd © RNZ / Nate McKinnon
Health authorities have banned running in managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) facilities, to the frustration of some returnees.
A rule introduced last month prohibits any exercise that creates heavy breathing or perspiration while returnees are out of their rooms - limiting them to light exercise like walking instead.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment said it was due to the virus being transmitted by tiny respiratory particles.
In exceptional circumstances, returnees can apply for approval for heavy exercise from MIQ headquarters in consultation with health specialists.
Andrew Bank was doing step-ups during a one-hour exercise session at the Novotel Christchurch when he said a security guard intervened, asking him to stop.
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