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A Southland maternity specialist stuck in the United States after visiting his dying father has been granted an emergency spot in MIQ.
Many in the health sector fear their most important weapon to prepare for endemic Covid - staff - has been left out of the equation.
Two Southland National Party MPs are calling on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to intervene and urgently grant an MIQ spot to a maternity specialist stuck overseas.
Covid -19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says he is looking for ways to support health workers who are struggling to get into New Zealand as a critical Southland doctor continues to fight for his place in MIQ.
Southland Hospital’s maternity unit may be downgraded because its clinical director can't get back into New Zealand, despite two applications for an emergency MIQ spot and an explanation from the DHB boss about why his job is critical.