National's Covid-19 response spokesperson Chris Bishop says people aren't following the rules because there are no sanctions. Photo: RNZThe National Party wants Covid-19 rule-breakers to be slapped with tough sanctions after Auckland was plunged back into lockdown over the weekend. National's Covid-19 response spokesperson Chris Bishop said that was a good move, but the government needed to go further. Dr Siouxsie Wiles. Photo: RNZBut Auckland University microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles said a punitive approach could backfire.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 28, 2021 17:26 UTC