ESR has detected the highly mutated COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 – known as ‘Pirola’ – in New Zealand wastewater samples taken […]
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Cryptosporidium outbreak in Queenstown – Expert Reaction
A boil water notice is in place for Queenstown and Frankton, as officials work to find the source of a cryptosporidium outbreak. The […]
Continue readingWhooping cough claims three – In the News
This year three babies have died from whooping cough – also known as pertussis or the hundred-day cough – in […]
Continue readingCovid-19 death reporting changes – Expert Reaction
NZ’s Covid-19 statistics will become more accurate as the Ministry of Health starts reporting deaths where the virus is the […]
Continue readingUpdated: NZ’s first cases of monkeypox – Expert Reaction
Health authorities have confirmed the first case of monkeypox in New Zealand, calling its arrival on our shores “not unexpected” […]
Continue readingRATs and self-isolation – Expert Q&A
Evidence shows some Covid-19 cases can remain infectious after seven days, meaning they may continue to spread the virus after leaving […]
Continue readingMonkeypox cases spreading overseas – Expert Reaction
The monkeypox virus, which causes fever symptoms and rashes, has been detected in countries across Europe and North America. The virus […]
Continue readingSteroids help treat critically ill COVID-19 patients – Expert Reaction
A review of seven clinical trials finds corticosteroids improve the chance of survival for COVID-19 patients. The research pooled data from […]
Continue readingSpotting COVID-19 symptoms – Expert Reaction
The Prime Minister has urged people to look out for the onset of COVID-19 symptoms if they’ve been in contact […]
Continue readingClosing coronavirus clusters – Expert Reaction
The Ministry of Health closed two COVID-19 clusters at the weekend, meaning there have been no transmissions from them in 28 days. Thirteen […]
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