Three people were escorted from the property, a witness said. Photo / Peter van den Berg
Three people were escorted from the property, a witness said. Photo / Peter van den Berg
An Auckland resident was shocked to watch St John staff donning hazmat suits escort a family out of their home on his street.
Three people were put into the back of an ambulance and driven away from their Fairview Heights, near Albany in north Auckland, home around 10.15am.
All three people from the house were wearing face masks and the St John staff were carrying black bags from the property, witness Peter van den Berg said.
The restrictions would prevent foreign nationals travelling from, or transiting through, mainland China and entering New Zealand.
However, New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and immediate family members would be allowed to enter.
All those entering the country were being told to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return, Health Minister David Clark said.
"New Zealand has not yet had a confirmed case of Covid-19 but this continues to be an evolving situation," he said.
"The health advice remains consistent – we must take a precautionary approach, and that is why the travel restrictions will continue in the short term."
