The impact of MIQ: Nearly 80% have anxiety, depression, panic attacks

As mass MIQ is set to wind down, Newshub can exclusively reveal the toll the system has taken on the Kiwis who have used it. Almost 80% say it affected their mental health, including anxiety, depression and panic attacks. COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says MIQ is “not a system we would have in an ideal world”. “It’s served us pretty well overall as a country, but there’s no question for individuals it’s had a significant impact,” Hipkins said.