Nurses at Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities told RNZ say they are struggling due to ongoing staffing and pay issues. MIQ nurses fear there will be another Covid-19 community outbreak if staffing numbers aren't boosted at isolation facilities across the country. She said staff at MIQ facilities don't receive hazard pay, making it difficult to retain employees. Alison* started working across a number of Auckland MIQ facilities in April but left the job last month. Alison said MIQ facilities were fragile and unsustainable, and said there was only one solution.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 08, 2021 18:56 UTC