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Helen Clark: Was Lockdown the Only Option? | Quarantine Nation

When Helen Clark first heard about a virus emerging in Wuhan in late December 2019, she was watching closely. By mid-January, she knew it was serious. By February, she believed the world was losing time. In this extended interview for Quarantine Nation, the former Prime Minister and former UN Development Programme Administrator reflects on the critical early weeks of the Covid-19 outbreak, what she calls the “lost month” before the world fully grasped the scale of the threat. Drawing on decades of experience handling HIV, SARS and Ebola, Clark explains why lockdown became New Zealand’s only viable tool, how global institutions responded under pressure, and why the pandemic was the most significant public health event for New Zealand since 1918. Could Covid have been contained earlier? And are we better prepared for the next one? Listen to the full Quarantine Nation podcast series, all eight episodes available now wherever you get your podcasts. Made with the support of NZ On Air for Stuff by Te Pūrongo Productions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stuff NZ is New Zealand’s essential news source — bringing you live, lively and trustworthy journalism from every corner of Aotearoa. Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth stories, and the latest updates that matter to Kiwis. We upload daily, keeping you connected with the people, places and issues shaping New Zealand today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social media channels: TikTok:   / nzstuff   Instagram:   / nzstuff