There is concern tonight's All Blacks test could become a superspreader event. Photo: ODT filesHealth officials are deeply concerned tonight’s All Blacks rugby test against Ireland could turn into a superspreader event for Covid-19 and various winter ailments. University of Otago Wellington epidemiologist Prof Michael Baker echoed Dr Atmore’s concerns at the impact the test could have on southern case numbers. "The correct figure is 9318, which is around the same level as case numbers reported for the past three days." Prof Baker agreed, and predicted the region could experience case numbers almost as steep as the rise in the initial Omicron wave.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 09, 2022 06:40 UTC