First case of coronavirus in New Zealand

The first case ⚠ diseases of coronavirus COVID-19 confirmed the New Zealand citizen.

A woman at the age of 30 years recently returned to Auckland from Northern Italy.

The test results were officially reported to the Ministry of health, about 6 o’clock in the evening on Tuesday.

At this point, the health authorities started to inform the woman and her family and began the process of contact tracing.

The woman confirmed COVID-19, is in isolation at his home, with appropriate clinical support from public health officials and the County Board of health.

Self-isolation in the home is recognized by the world Health Organization is the appropriate response for people with mild and moderate symptoms. She needs care at the level of the hospital.

The women’s family members are in isolation as a precaution.

The partner women have also developed symptoms, and he passes the examination.

Last night, health officials began to monitor other close and casual contacts female to provide adequate protection measures.

The plane on which the woman returned to New Zealand, was flying from Singapore to Auckland.

February 25 — NZ0283 Singapore to Auckland

In addition to proactive monitoring of close contacts on the flight by the health staff, contact will be done with all participants of the flight to provide the most relevant information. Remind: close contacts are people who sat in the same row of seats, two rows ahead and two rows behind.

Everyone who was on this flight and are concerned or would like to receive information should contact 0800 358 5453.

The woman who now test positive for the coronavirus, also made two domestic flights.

March 2 — NZ5013 Auckland to Palmerston North
March 2-NZ8114 Palmerston North to Auckland

Currently being contact with two medical centers in which a woman applied for advice and treatment, to determine whether there is any risk to personnel or other people who might be in the center at the time. As necessary will take appropriate steps to contact tracing.

Two schools were also notified about the positive test, because in each of these schools have a family member. This is a school for boys and Westlake girls.

Family members attending these schools, have no symptoms and are now at home in isolation. They did not go to Italy, both healthy and are being monitored.

New Zealand is one of the 74 countries that have reported confirmed cases COVID-19.

Maintaining the safety and health of individuals, families and our communities in today’s global environment requires a collective effort, and that’s what we see throughout New Zealand.

It is critical that together we protect new Zealanders from a virus and played a role in the global efforts to contain it. Special room COVID-19 Healthline, 0800 358 5453, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This morning (Wednesday) convened an urgent meeting of the expert Advisory group TAG for further guidance on the definition and testing occasions.