Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says 'unprecedented decisions' have been made in 'unprecedented circumstances'.
The move comes after a similar one from Israel, which has said all arrivals will have to isolate themselves for two weeks.
There will be no travel to the islands for people who have travelled outside of New Zealand in the past 14 days, no travel for close or casual contacts of a confirmed case, no travel for anyone who is a confirmed case, and no travel for anyone who has symptoms.Meanwhile, the European Union has urged member states to use health screening at their borders to try to tackle the virus's spread.
Poland has closed its borders, denying foreigners entry unless they live in Poland or have personal ties to the country. Those who are let in have to be quarantined for 14 days.
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