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	Podcast:		Nights
	Episode:		The case for a risk-based approach to MIQ
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:17:16
	Publish Date:		2021-12-22 09:18:00
	Description:		There are calls for a reduction in overseas arrivals, to stop MIQ hotels being overrun with Omicron. The new Covid-19 variant has prompted the Government to lengthen the quarantine stay of all arrivals, shorten the pre-departure test period, and push back quarantine-free travel from Australia. But experts say that's still not enough and there are concerns the red traffic light would be insufficient to avoid rapid spread of Omicron if it leaks into the community. Alexandra Birt from Grounded Kiwis, talks to Bryan about the change in rules and puts the case for relaxing the rules.
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