Wake Up Call: What will delta bring today?

Wake Up Call: What will delta bring today?
Back in the spotlight - Ashley Bloomfield becomes the face of lockdowns again. (Image: BusinessDesk)
Staff reporters
Summary The director-general of health, Ashley Bloomfield, has confirmed to Radio New Zealand this morning there have been more cases of covid-19 in the community confirmed overnight with updates expected through the day. They will be additional to the 10 cases of the delta variant of the virus already identified. Urgent talks are expected today to bring new tools, including more use of saliva testing, into play as New Zealanders flock to testing stations for check-ups. The government's main instruction – stay home – remains in...

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