Video / NZ HeraldAn epidemiologist is urging people not to get complacent over the holidays about Covid-19 measures, as the country's death toll from the virus reaches 50. Nearly half of the 50 deaths have occurred in the past four months, as a result of the ongoing Delta outbreak. Although in a global context, New Zealanders have a lot to be thankful for, he said. "I really hope that New Zealanders do take this time to have a relaxing, enjoyable holiday without getting complacent. Moving forward, he said New Zealand still had work to do on the equity of health services.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 25, 2021 07:11 UTC