Sir David Skegg: Epidemiologist says New Zealand's Covid elimination strategy may no long be possible
Aug 10, 2021 ·
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Top health experts say we should give it our best shot at keeping Covid-19 eliminated. An independent panel, led by epidemiologist Sir David Skegg, has given advice to the Government...
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Top health experts say we should give it our best shot at keeping Covid-19 eliminated.
An independent panel, led by epidemiologist Sir David Skegg, has given advice to the Government about reopening New Zealand.
It says the borders shouldn't open until at least next year, and when a majority of Kiwis are vaccinated.
Skegg told Mike Hosking at this stage, we should still aim at keeping the country Covid-free.
“But it may be that during next year, we just find not possible to keep stamping out clusters of infection. But it gives us the best possible scenario.”
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will respond to the panel's advice tomorrow.
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An independent panel, led by epidemiologist Sir David Skegg, has given advice to the Government about reopening New Zealand.
It says the borders shouldn't open until at least next year, and when a majority of Kiwis are vaccinated.
Skegg told Mike Hosking at this stage, we should still aim at keeping the country Covid-free.
“But it may be that during next year, we just find not possible to keep stamping out clusters of infection. But it gives us the best possible scenario.”
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will respond to the panel's advice tomorrow.
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