Protecting New Zealand children from the developing Omicron outbreak

Amanda Kvalsvig; Nick Wilson; Carmen Timu-Parata; Belinda Tuari-Toma; Jennifer Summers; Cheryl Davies; Constanza Jackson; Julie Bennett; Michael Baker

Protecting New Zealand children from the developing Omicron outbreak

Amanda Kvalsvig, Nick Wilson, Carmen Timu-Parata, Belinda Tuari-Toma, Jennifer Summers, Cheryl Davies, Constanza Jackson, Julie Bennett, Michael Baker

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Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) is likely to soon be experiencing widespread community transmission caused by the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In this blog we outline what is needed to protect the health and wellbeing of children (ie, those under 18 years) in this outbreak. Key principles include taking a whānau-centred, not a school system-centred approach; actively addressing inequities in risk and impact; and taking a precautionary approach to potential long-term harms. Māori leadership at policy and community level will be needed to ensure that children will be safe in all settings during an Omicron outbreak.

Original language	English
Number of pages	11
Specialist publication	The Public Health Expert Briefing
Publication status	Published - 25 Jan 2022
Externally published	Yes

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