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Woman stuck in MIQ can't see terminally ill sister despite negative tests, doctors letter

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 18 Nov 2021, 7:29AM
(Photo / Sylvie Whinray)
(Photo / Sylvie Whinray)

Woman stuck in MIQ can't see terminally ill sister despite negative tests, doctors letter

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 18 Nov 2021, 7:29AM

Many of us are aware now of how brutal the MIQ system has been in restricting people coming home, and separating families and friends from each other. 

But this story is particularly tragic. 

Shelley Grierson is currently stuck in MIQ and is desperately trying to get a compassionate exemption to self-isolate at home. 

Her sister has terminal leukaemia and has been given days to live. 

Despite her sister's health, a doctor’s letter to support this, and multiple negative tests, she keeps being declined. 

Shelley joined Kate Hawkesby. 

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