The Government is opting against a snap lockdown for Christchurch - even if more cases emerge in the city, PM Jacinda Ardern says. The decision to remain at alert level 2 was consistent with other responses when there is a strong knowledge of the history of the new Covid community cases.
The locations of interest related to the two Covid cases in Christchurch have been revealed.
Two people from the same household tested positive for the virus last night after one travelled to Auckland, arriving back in Christchurch about a fortnight ago.
The locations are spread across the city and includea supermarket and multiple dairies.
• The Mad Dairy Hornby - October 18 (12:45 PM - 1:15 PM) • Burger King Curletts Rd Sockburn - October 18 (4:30 PM - 5:30 PM) • Supervalue Fendalton Village - October 18 (6:45 PM - 7:45 PM) • Try's Bakery Islington - October 20 (7:30 AM - 8:30 AM) • Caltex Blenheim Road Riccarton - October 20 (5:45 PM - 6:15 PM) • Pannell Discounter Wainoni - October 22 (1:00 PM - 1:45 PM) • Kims Corner Dairy Bryndwr - October 23 (4:30 PM - 5:15 PM) • New World Bishopdale - October 25 (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM) • Kens Takeaways Bishopdale - October 27 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
The Ministry of Health was made aware of the cases last night.
It was revealed this morning that both of the cases were unvaccinated and had not been using the contact tracing app regularly.
Both people live in the Bishopdale area.
One of the cases travelled to Auckland to provide childcare. They were not considered infectious when they travelled back to Christchurch on October 15.
