The Delta variant can still circulate widely in Auckland and the rest of the country. Otago University Professor Michael Baker: "We are still a long way from being under control." Photo: SuppliedThe moving average of Covid-19 cases in the community has been trending down since peaking at almost 200 a day on November 17. "Obviously over this period we are seeing the effects of low testing which means we are probably picking up fewer cases," Baker said. Baker said while Omicron might "prove to be" less harmful than the Delta variant, it was still too early to say.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 30, 2021 04:30 UTC