What happens in the “Manage it” phase and what does that mean?
It is expected about a third of New Zealanders will become ill with this virus over the coming months and for the vast majority it will feel, and be treated, like seasonal influenza. The difference between Influenza A (H1N1) and seasonal influenza isn’t what it feels like for individual New Zealanders who get sick, but the numbers of people getting sick. This is because it is new and people have not developed any immunity to it. The high number of cases will stretch and challenge our health system. High infection rates will also mean that a lot of people will be off work sick or looking after sick family members. Preventing, delaying and minimising the arrival of further cases of infection into New Zealand and the community spread of infection remain the current objectives. Border management is still a part of the Government’s response and will remain so. Activities at the border will continue, principally providing health information to people arriving in New Zealand and advice as nec
