One more member of the Pakistan cricket team has tested positive for the coronavirus, New Zealand’s Ministry of Health said on Saturday, taking the tally of infections within the touring party to seven. Six members of the 53-member squad tested positive when the team arrived in New Zealand from Pakistan and began its compulsory 14-day stay in managed isolation. Under New Zealand rules, people in managed isolation generally are tested on the third and 12th days of the isolation period. The new infection was reported Saturday by New Zealand's ministry of health in its daily update of COVID cases.

The team had initially been given an exemption to train together in managed isolation but that had been temporarily revoked and will remain on hold pending consideration by health officials, which is expected to take until next week, the ministry added. Pakistan are due to play three Twenty20 internationals and two tests from December 18, while a Pakistan ‘A’ tour will also be held concurrently.

On Friday, the health ministry said the team's conduct had "significantly improved" after the warning was issued. "We thank members of the team for their co-operation with the case investigations following the announcement of positive cases within the team," the Ministry said. "Co-operation and compliance are critical in ensuring New Zealand is kept safe from COVID-19."

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