New Zealand orders review into handling of Covid to 'sharpen' response
by Elle Hunt in Wellington from World news | The Guardian on (#5F3DP)
Independent group will advise on all aspects of pandemic, including communication with public and planning for virus, amid ongoing outbreaks
New Zealand's government has established an independent advisory group to review its handling of the most recent coronavirus outbreak, and sharpen" its ongoing pandemic response.
The Covid-19 response minister, Chris Hipkins, announced the formation of the body on Tuesday, following criticism of the government's handling of a cluster of coronavirus cases in Auckland.
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