Two New Zealand passengers leaving the Diamond Princess cruise liner in Japan have tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus.
They were barred from taking the evacuation flight which left Tokyo at 5am.
The pair were among eight New Zealand passengers due to arrive in Auckland tonight.
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They are being treated in hospital in Japan and MFAT consular staff remain in contact with them.
Earlier, two other New Zealand passengers had contracted the virus and are also being treated in hospital in Japan.
