Covid-19 response minister Chris Hipkins says any future discovery of the Covid-19 Delta variant will lead to "swift and severe" action, including lockdowns. One new positive Covid-19 case in the Auckland community is being investigated, the Ministry of Health confirmed. RICKY WILSON/STUFF "Oh, you're kidding": ACT leader David Seymour learns of the latest Auckland community Covid-19 case while on a walkabout with a Stuff reporter. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is on her way back to Wellington from Auckland, and Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has left Auckland for the capital. It is estimated that on average, one person with the Delta variant may infect five or six other people.

Source: Stuff August 17, 2021 02:33 UTC