A series of mathematical models warning of the consequences for the lack of early action to prevent the spread of COVID-19 reinforce the importance of the current lockdown and other government measures. “The modelling shows that without the actions currently being taken, the uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 would exact a high price in New Zealand in terms of its impact on our health services, including our intensive care units, and deaths” says Dr Ashley Bloomfield.
The Ministry of Health today published a series of modelling reports - all looking at how a range of measures can help reduce the impact of COVID-19.
The modelling was considered alongside a range of other information to inform the Ministry of Health's advice to the Government on