Director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said stronger public measures - like level 2.5 - might have to be new norm once the borders open. Video / Mark MitchellDirector-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said stronger public measures - like level 2.5 - might have to be new norm once the borders open. If we have a significant portion of unvaccinated people, there is a risk of significant community transmission, which will require public health interventions." Director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said stronger public measures - like level 2.5 - might have to be new norm once the borders open. "We are relatively slack, really, on the use of masks and other public health measures.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 13, 2021 17:03 UTC