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Covid-19: Fishermen double-bunking key factor in Christchurch health worker cases – report – Otago Daily Times

The double-bunking of international mariners and poor ventilation led to two health workers contracting Covid-19 in Christchurch. A publically…

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The double-bunking of international mariners and poor ventilation led to two health workers contracting Covid-19 in Christchurch.A publically-released report, written by Canterbury District Health Board clinicians, documented their experience managing the first group of 235 Russian and Ukrainian mariners in October/November last year.
During the mariners’ extended quarantine period at the Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel, two health staff contracted Covid-19, despite no evidence of breaches in…

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