The risk of a Delta outbreak means a relook at New Zealand's alert level settings, says Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins. The risk of a Delta outbreak means a relook at New Zealand's alert level settings, says Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins. By Hamish Cardwell, RNZDoctors fear New Zealand's health system could quickly collapse in the event of an outbreak of the Delta variant of Covid-19. Photo / RNZCollege of General Practitioners medical director Dr Bryan Betty said an Australia-like outbreak of Delta would overwhelm the healthcare system very quickly. "We couldn't afford a situation in New Zealand to have it out of control in the community because it would risk collapsing or compromising our health system."

Source: New Zealand Herald August 11, 2021 18:56 UTC