A passenger on board the Golden Princess cruise ship berthed at Akaroa, in the South Island, is being tested for Covid-19.
Akaroa Harbour. Photo: 123RF
A Canterbury District Health Board spokesperson said passengers on board the cruise ship were not being allowed off the ship which arrived in Akaroa Harbour this morning.
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Three passengers on board have been quarantined by the ship's doctor.
One of the three has developed symptoms of Covid-19 and is being treated as a suspected case.
The person will be tested today with results expected tomorrow.
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