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Covid-19: Better contact tracing could prevent need for lockdowns — minister told

RNZ Auckland has exited its three day lockdown, based on the advice of Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield. Associate Minister of Health Ayesha Verrall says she has confidence contact tracing is finding any chains of transmission. A good contact tracing system is an essential weapon in New Zealand’s arsenal for keeping Covid-19 from its shores. But is it up to scratch? Brittany Keogh reports. Calls from experts to improve the country’s contract tracing system, which could potentially eliminate the need for lockdowns and save the economy millions, are growing louder as questions are raised about the response to February’s Covid-19 cluster.

Wellington region medical sector welcomes drastic changes to health system

Health Minister Andrew Little announces the Government plan to abolish the 20 DHBs. The sweeping changes to the health system should create a more equitable and efficient national service, especially for Māori and disadvantaged people, Wellington region doctors and health experts say. Many cautiously welcomed the Government’s surprise announcement yesterday that it would be scrapping the country s 20 district health boards, including Wellington’s Capital & Coast District Health Board and Hutt Valley District Health Board. But details were scant, making it difficult to gauge the impact on patients and health care providers. ROBERT KITCHIN/STUFF Royal New Zealand College of GPs president Samantha Murton.

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