19 March 2020 – Change in approach from ‘flatten’ the curve’ to ‘manage series of small peaks’

Type of Intervention: Other Announcement
Sectors Involved: Health
Intervention Categories: Planning and strategy; Creation of or release of plans
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Director-General of Health

Overview: Change in approach from ‘flatten’ the curve’ to ‘manage series of small peaks’
Full details here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12318192

Type of Justification: Scientific Evidence (e.g. academic paper, report)
Source of Evidence or Justification: International – academic
Evidence/Justification: Imperial College Modelling