17 Feb 2022

Deputy PM: Omicron phase two modified on science

From First Up, 5:42 am on 17 February 2022

Another day, another record number of Covid-19 cases to report. 1160 new community cases were logged yesterday and authorities seem certain we've not yet reached the peak of the Omicron outbreak. Nathan Rarere asked the Deputy Prime Minister, Grant Robertson, whether the Phase 2 protocol of only sending most positive cases a text message is enough to ensure that people will get the treatment they need.