Man dies in managed isolation

The Grand Millennium Hotel, which is being used as a managed isolation facility, in Auckland CBD....
The Grand Millennium Hotel, which is being used as a managed isolation facility, in Auckland CBD. Photo: RNZ
A man who recently arrived from overseas has died while in managed isolation at a hotel in downtown Auckland.

Authorities have confirmed the 63-year-old died at the Grand Millennium Auckland yesterday.

It is not known how long he had been in the mandatory 14-day isolation for, before he died yesterday.

Managed Isolation and Quarantine deputy chief Andrew Milne said in a statement: "[We are] saddened to confirm that a 63-year-old male, who arrived from the Pacific and is staying at the Grand Millennium Auckland, has sadly passed away today.

"The returnee displayed no Covid-19-related symptoms during their previous daily health checks."

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