Chris Hipkins has issued a stark warning to New Zealanders, saying they should plan for further lockdowns if Delta variant is found here.
On Wednesday the Minister for the COVID-19 response said the pandemic is far from over, with cases overseas continuing to rise.
"The main variant is the Delta variant - it's more transmissible, causing more hospitalisations and more deaths and making younger people sick."
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