Coronavirus: Two new COVID-19 cases in MIQ, none in community, risk from Perth cases to NZ low

The Ministry of Health reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday afternoon, all in MIQ.

The total number of active cases in New Zealand is 33.

Our total number of confirmed cases is 2245.

ANZAC Day services across Perth have been cancelled after the city snapped into a three-day lockdown midnight Friday (local time).

A Melbourne man, who had completed his hotel quarantine, spent five days in the city while potentially infectious with COVID-19.

New Zealand's response to Perth's lockdown

Quarantine-free travel between Western Australia and New Zealand has been paused.

New Zealand health officials remain in contact and are closely monitoring the situation.

A risk assessment was completed on Friday night and New Zealand Health authorities have deemed the risk "low".

COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says this is an example of the type of scenario both countries have planned for.

New Zealanders in Australia are asked to follow local guidance and be wary of places of interest.

Around 1000 passengers who arrived in New Zealand on direct flights from Perth on April 19, 21 and 23 are being contacted and provided with advice.

Anyone who has been in Perth or Peel since April 17 can check the locations of interest page in the Western Australia Department of Health site.

Flights

Flight NZ6060 will operate from Perth to Auckland on Saturday with aircrew only. None of the crew on the service have been in locations of interest and therefore not required to isolate on arrival to New Zealand.

Flight NZ175 from Auckland to Perth on Sunday April 25 will operate as normal with customers and cargo. The return service, NZ176 will operate as a cargo-only service.

Flights NZ175 from Auckland to Perth and NZ176 from Perth to Auckland on Monday April 26 have been delayed 24 hours.

Both will depart on Tuesday if Perth decides to lift their restrictions.

Air New Zealand Chief Operating Officer Carrie Hurihanganui says customers on impacted flights will be given an option to rebook, put their flight into credit or receive a refund if they have purchased a refundable ticket.

"We look forward to connecting customers in Western Australia and New Zealand again once the lockdown has lifted."