Government to force change on health advice, financial support after Covid-19 inquiry

Government to force change on health advice, financial support after Covid-19 inquiry

Key official advice behind major emergency decisions will be proactively released within five working days during future health crises, following findings that restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic at times went further than health experts advised.

Government Responds To COVID-19 Inquiry

"New Zealanders placed enormous trust in their government and made real sacrifices to protect one another. They deserve a clear account of what happened, and this response is about learning from it," Mr Brown says.

Govt responds to Covid inquiry - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre

The government has accepted nearly all of the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic. The response states that in future pandemics: official advice must be released within five days of any major decision affecting people’s individual rights, financial assistance will be more targeted, and the Health Act will be reviewed. The Science Media Centre asked experts to comment. Feel free to use these comments in y…