Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.
A record number of Covid infections have been detected in New Zealand, with more than 1,900 cases reported in the latest 24-hour period - the highest daily figure so far. The country abandoned its "zero Covid" strategy late last year and is slowly reopening its borders while trying to control the spread of the Omicron variant. New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it is vital that people protect themselves by topping up their vaccine doses.
. A combination of Covid pandemic pressure and unrealistic expectations is causing customers to become increasingly angry, with security staff being employed in some cases to protect staff.Figures show just over half of Newcastle's eligible population has received a booster dose so far, while only 75% have had their first jab.
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