COVID-19 quarantine breaches at their Christchurch base have cost the West Indies cricket team any further training privileges, as they prepare to face the Blackcaps this month.
The squad will spend their final day in managed isolation on Friday, but will be room-bound until then, after repeatedly breaking quarantine rules.
The Ministry of Health says many of the incidents have been captured on CCTV, while also being reported by staff members.
The incidents include groups mingling and sharing food, but all the incidents occurred within the hotel facility - Chateau on the Park in Christchurch - with no risk to the public.
"As with other sports teams that have come to New Zealand, the West Indies cricket team were given certain exemptions from the managed isolation rules that apply to everyone else," says Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield.
"This included being able to be in larger bubbles and train in preparation for their international games. It is a privilege to come here, but in return, they have to stick to the rules.
"Keeping COVID-19 out of our communities and keeping our staff safe depends on it. They didn’t do that, despite agreeing to abide by the parameters of the exemption.
"Consequently, we have revoked the team’s exemption from those requirements of the Managed Isolation and Quarantine Order.
"This means members of the team will spend the remainder of their time in managed isolation and they are unable to train."
The playing and coaching group were due to be tested for coronavirus on Wednesday, according to standard quarantine protocol after 12 days of isolation.
A local medical officer of health will determine whether the team in its entirety meets the low risk indicators for release on Saturday.
"If there are any concerns, their period in managed isolation could be extended beyond this week," says Dr Bloomfield.
The West Indies party are discussing next steps with NZ Cricket, although anything other than continued isolation, without training, will not be permitted.
"NZC is supportive of the Ministry of Health and Government positions," says NZ Cricket. "Public health and safety has always been our primary focus in hosting teams and this remains our No.1 priority.
"NZC will continue working with the West Indies team and management, and relevant Government agencies to ensure there is no repeat of these violations."
The tourists begin their campaign with two hit-outs against NZ, before facing the Blackcaps in a T20 clash on November 27.
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