Dion O'Neale: Covid modeller says even small gathering sizes are risky at this stage of the Covid-19 outbreak
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Newstalk ZB
October 4, 20215m 6s
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Auckland University Covid modeller Dion O'Neale says being fully vaccinated, wearing a mask and staying outdoors reduces the risk at gatherings.
But he told Tim Dower even allowing ten-person two-household gatherings is risky at this stage in the outbreak.
"The concerning part about that if that's happening at a point that we still do have ongoing community spread, this change definitely increases the risk that community spread can go much further, much quicker."
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But he told Tim Dower even allowing ten-person two-household gatherings is risky at this stage in the outbreak.
"The concerning part about that if that's happening at a point that we still do have ongoing community spread, this change definitely increases the risk that community spread can go much further, much quicker."
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