There are now 18 locations of interest including supermarkets and bus stops.

The Ministry of Health said you should self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days after you were exposed at this location of interest.

If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result AND until 24 hours after symptoms resolve.

There is one new case to report in Christchurch today.

The case recently travelled into New Zealand from overseas. They had multiple negative tests in MIQ in Auckland including a Day 12 test, before being released and travelling to Christchurch. They have reported as being full vaccinated. On Thursday, they had a further test, which returned a positive result last night.

The person is now self-isolating in Christchurch, pending further tests to determine the source of infection and whether it is acute or historical.