One new case of COVID-19 has been detected in managed isolation, the Ministry of Health announced on Sunday, as New Zealand reaches a significant milestone of completing more than one-million tests.
Laboratories processed 3809 tests on Saturday, bringing the country's total number of completed tests to date to 1,000,764.
In a statement, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says reaching the one-million test mark is a significant milestone in New Zealand's battle against the virus.
"The milestone of a million tests reflects a sustained team effort," Dr Bloomfield said. "I want to recognise everyone who has been tested to date, and the skilled workforce carrying out this testing.
"Each one of those tests has contributed to our knowledge about the virus and its prevalence in New Zealand. To everyone who has been part of the process, I want to acknowledge and thank you for your contribution. You have made a difference.
"Testing will continue to be a cornerstone of our collective response to COVID-19."
The new imported case arrived from India on September 26 and tested positive at the Auckland quarantine facility, the Jet Park Hotel, after they were identified as a close contact of two previously confirmed cases, the ministry said.
"This reinforces the importance of our managed isolation process and multiple testing requirements in detecting COVID-19 at the border," the ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
New Zealand's total number of confirmed cases now stands at 1515, which is the number reported to the World Health Organization.
There are currently 45 active cases of the virus - all of which are imported - and there have been no additional recoveries.
As of Sunday, none of the 45 active cases are hospitalised with COVID-19.
