A passenger who flew from Auckland to Queenstown earlier today was taken straight from the plane into hospital in an ambulance, with "mild flu-like symptoms". They were met at Queenstown airport by an ambulance and taken straight to Lakes District Hospital. "The Ministry of Health has been made aware and will be following up with the passenger and their travelling companions," Irvine said, quoted by Stuff. The Ministry of Health tonight confirmed the person has tested negative for Covid-19. Anyone feeling unwell is asked not to travel and, even if they are not travelling, they are asked not to enter the terminal at Queenstown Airport.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 01, 2021 06:22 UTC