Public health officials have advised the Government that New Zealand is likely to have a Covid-19 outbreak similar to New South Wales in the coming months. If that happens, the Covid-19 Response Minister, Chris Hipkins says we're in for a swift and severe level four lockdown. He says the Government is watching Australia's experience with the highly infectious Delta variant closely and learning.The Government is expected to announce tomorrow an extension of time between Covid-19 vaccinations to eight weeks. Professor Michael Baker answers listeners questions on the current situation
University of Otago epidemiologist Michael Baker has won the 2020 Prime Minister's Science Communication Prize. Photo: University of Otago