18 Jan 2022

Covid-19: traffic lights could be adjusted for Omicron - Dr Bloomfield

From Morning Report, 7:20 am on 18 January 2022

The Director-General of Health says some parts of the covid traffic light system could need to be strengthened or adjusted if there's an Omicron outbreak in the community.

The government's due to share the details of its Omicron plan in the coming weeks.

Health officials are still awaiting test results from dozens of contacts of an MIQ worker infected with Omicron, in particular those who shared the same bus.

Sarah Robson asked the Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield whether there were any further cases connected to the MIQ worker.