Health experts voice frustrations about strict border restrictions for critical overseas health workers. Aged-care sector: A particular concernMultiple experts said the aged-care sector was of particular concern, as it was heavily reliant on migrant caregivers and nurses. In response to calls about making the critical workers exemption process easier and waiving quarantine fees, Craig said: "The border is open to critical health workers. Critical health workers get invoiced after they leave managed isolation, it is then up to the person to arrange payment with their employer." MBIE data showed 314 overseas health workers have been allowed to enter New Zealand between August 10 and October 18.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 22, 2020 16:22 UTC