Bracewell will now undergo five days of isolation before rejoining the squad ahead of the final Test at Headingley in Leeds, which starts on June 23.
The 31-year-old underwent a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) this morning after waking up with mild symptoms.
The remaining members of the New Zealand contingent will undergo tests later today. They will also have to follow tour protocols and undergo any other tests if required.
Michael Bracewell was part of the second Test and had a decent outing in Nottingham. He scored 74 runs across two innings and also picked up three wickets in the first essay.
The news comes after the Kiwis were handed a thumping defeat at Trent Bridge thanks to a counter-attacking partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes.
Set a target of 299 to win in three sessions, many thought that England would play for a draw after they were reduced to 93/4. However, Bairstow and Stokes had other ideas.
They came out all guns blazing in the final session, scoring 68 runs in the first five overs to put the vising side under the pump.
The Yorkshire wicketkeeper-batter smashed a 92-ball 136 while Stokes remained unbeaten on 75 off 70 deliveries to see the team home in sublime fashion, marking a new dawn in English cricket.
“Boys are pretty gutted” - New Zealand captain Tom Latham after defeat in 2nd Test
The Black Caps were taken aback by England’s aggressive brand of cricket after tea. Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes’ brute hitting broke New Zealand’s confidence.
Reacting to the loss at the post-match presentation ceremony, stand-in New Zealand skipper Tom Latham said:
The opener added:
The Kiwis will hope to salvage some pride in the final game, which starts in a few days time.
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