Early research from South Africa suggests the Omicron variant may carry a higher reinfection risk compared to the Beta and […]
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Will current vaccines work against Omicron? – Expert Reaction
Current vaccines may not work as well against the Omicron variant than for earlier strains of the coronavirus, according to […]
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Covid-19 vaccine for kids expected early next year – Expert Reaction
The Government anticipates rolling out the paediatric version of the Pfizer vaccine by the end of January 2022, pending Medsafe […]
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Preparing to enter the Traffic Light system – Expert Reaction
How can New Zealanders make good decisions to lower risk and keep safe when we enter the new Traffic Light […]
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‘Orange’ and ‘Red’ Covid-19 settings across the country – Expert Reaction
Swathes of the North Island will enter the most restrictive setting in the country’s new Covid-19 protection framework, taking effect […]
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WHO labels Omicron a new Covid variant of concern – Expert Reaction
The heavily-mutated Covid-19 variant Omicron is spreading in South Africa as the country sees a fresh spike in cases. Early evidence suggests […]
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Which COVID rapid tests are best? – Expert Reaction
A Kiwi research team has weighed up rapid testing choices. Rapid antigen tests may miss up to 44% of cases – but […]
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