New Zealanders will learn today how much tougher their lives will be as the government looks at whether to ban gatherings of more than 100 people.
Earlier this week the Prime Minister banned crowds of more than 500 but warned tougher measures are on the way that will affect weddings and funerals.
The country now has 20 confirmed cases of coronavirus with officials tracking hundreds who've been in close contact including 150 students at a Dunedin high school.
Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield speaks to Susie Ferguson.