The Ministry of Health enlisted police to help locate a Covid-positive traveller from the Bay of Plenty who had left self-isolation.
A ministry spokesperson confirmed police were called upon to assist in locating a person who was found not to be self-isolating at their given address in the Bay of Plenty.
The NZ Herald understands the person was at a Ōtaki service station prior to being located.
The spokesperson said the Covid-positive person contacted public health staff and was now "isolating appropriately".
While follow-up was being completed, it wasn't yet clear what locations of interest would spawn from the person's travels.
Police added in a statement: "Police were asked to assist in locating a person who was under a Section 70 notice and made enquiries. However the person contacted public health officials directly and further Police involvement was not required."
More to come.
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