23 Mar 2022

Covid-19: Expert warns to stay cautious, even if restrictions removed

From Morning Report, 7:39 am on 23 March 2022

The future of the country's Covid-19 restrictions will be revealed by the Prime Minister today.

This comes as latest figures indicate the current Covid-19 outbreak is past its peak in Auckland and is slowing down in the rest of the country.

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says New Zealanders need to be prepared for further Omicron waves and new variants.

Te Punaha Matatini principal investigator Dr Dion O'Neale spoke to Susie Ferguson.