Health officials could still require masks in public health settings, such as hospitals, and advise their use elsewhere such as on public transport. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Covid-19 Response Minister Minister Ayesha Verrall. Photo / Mark MitchellNext week's decision follows a review by Covid-19 Response Minister Ayesha Verrall of the Covid-19 framework. The Government will decide on Monday whether to scrap the whole traffic light system and other Covid-19 orders. The main legislation for the response, the Covid-19 Public Health Response Act, is currently in force until the end of December unless it is repealed earlier.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 08, 2022 01:00 UTC