Several people in two separate incidents have escaped from coronavirus quarantine hotels in New Zealand, prompting the government to send police to patrol the facilities, The Guardian reports.
One 32-year-old man, a confirmed virus carrier, escaped for 70 minutes during which he visited a supermarket. He has been charged with breach of regulations and faces either a large fine or six months in prison.
New Zealand had at one point eliminated the coronavirus, but returning citizens brought virus cases with them, despite tight border controls.