Lucinda Baulch has been at the Grand Mercure in Wellington for 25 days while she waits for scientific evidence of the PCR tests safety and effectiveness. If there was strong scientific evidence that proved the theory otherwise, Baulch said she would consent to the swab. "When returnees arrive at an isolation facility they are given information that they are legally required to stay in the isolation facility for a minimum of 14 days. "People refusing their day 12 test are offered a test each day of their extended stay. "After 22 days, they would still have to meet the standard exit health criteria (without a test) in order to leave.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 20, 2021 04:41 UTC