In MIF transmission confirmed as Omicron with clear link to border The positive case reported yesterday in an Auckland MIQ worker has now been linked to the border through whole genome sequencing.
This has provided confirmation that the worker has the Omicron variant. In response, we are taking a conservative approach, and our objective is to stamp out and contain any onward transmission.
All of the case’s seven household contacts identified have already been contacted, isolated and tested, and returned a negative result.
A further 48 close contacts are in the process of being contacted, asked to isolate and get tested. Fifteen of these contacts have already returned a negative test result, including five contacts in Taupō.