Video / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell / Mark MitchellA new case of Covid has been detected in Palmerston North, according to the Manawatū Cricket Association (MCA). The Palmerston North case is the latest case to emerge as Delta continues to spread across central and lower North Island. But although the new pandemic strategy could lift the economy, and people's spirits, some people worry about when the traffic light system will be activated. Covid had brought some of the problems in the health system and the underlying workforce shortages to the fore. The mayor said central Government strongly indicated the traffic light system would be activated within a day or two of November 29, when Cabinet meets.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 17, 2021 18:05 UTC