The Government has announced a suite of changes to bolster New Zealand's defences against the Omicron variant of Covid-19. Video / NZ HeraldThe Government has announced a suite of changes to bolster New Zealand's defences against the Omicron variant of Covid-19. Although, Air New Zealand has already cancelled about 120 flights, mostly from across the Tasman, as a result of the changes. The rapid spread worldwide of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is the main reason for the policy rethink. He suggested the vaccination requirement for arrivals could be raised to three doses to reduce the risk of Omicron coming to New Zealand.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 21, 2021 10:04 UTC