The rules preventing New Zealanders from being with dying family members during the Covid-19 pandemic could be relaxed as we slide down alert levels. STUFF The rules around supporting the dying during the pandemic could be relaxed as we slide down alert levels, director-general of health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield hints. Some have arranged for their loved one's bodies to be stored at funeral homes until the alert levels allow for funerals to take place. Bloomfield recognised the "huge impact" that has had on family and friends, as well as those who are dying. Ardern also said officials planned to issue more detailed information around what each alert level would look like in the coming days.

Source: Stuff April 13, 2020 02:12 UTC