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Covid-19: Isolation at home proving problematic

07:10 am on 9 November 2021

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A young Auckland man with Covid-19 spent six days sleeping in his car, because he couldn't safely isolate at home.

Teams working to support people isolating in their own houses say it's an example of a public health system that's becoming overwhelmed with cases.

They worry people will get very sick or die if they don't get the care they need on time.

Health Correspondent Rowan Quinn reports.