Watch the livestream here.
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COVID-19 Response Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield are holding a briefing on the Government's preparedness for future variants.
Dr Verrall became the minister responsible for the Government's COVID-19 response last week. Chris Hipkins was the previous minister.
Watch the livestream above. It should begin at 12:20pm.