Daniel Walker, Author at Science Media Centre

Natural hazard preparedness and COVID-19 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 April 202005 March 2021

Over the past week we’ve had several reminders that natural hazards may still occur while we are focused on the […]

COVID-19 and immunity – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 March 202028 March 2020

People who become infected with COVID-19 have to fight the disease off with their own immune system. However once the […]

The COVID-19 risk for rural communities – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 March 2020

Cases of COVID-19 are being recorded in rural areas. Will the thinly-stretched health services be able to cope? Today’s Ministry of Health […]

NZ coronavirus lockdown – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 23 March 202024 March 2020

The country will move to the highest COVID-19 alert level on Wednesday. With 36 new coronavirus cases confirmed today, and […]

COVID-19: New alert system and possible community transmission – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 21 March 202023 March 2020

The Prime Minister has announced a new COVID-19 alert system, while two cases are being investigated for possible community transmission. The Prime Minister […]

Possible COVID-19 treatments – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 March 202020 March 2020

Donald Trump is touting an anti-malaria drug as a possible treatment for COVID-19, but it’s not yet clear how effective […]

Treatment of COVID-19 patients – Expert Q+A

Expert Q&A | Published: 18 March 2020

There are now 20 confirmed coronavirus infections in New Zealand – with 12 of them being announced in the last 24 […]

Holding off the COVID-19 recession – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 March 202018 March 2020

The government has extended a financial lifeline to businesses, employees, and contractors affected by coronavirus self-isolation. The $12.1 billion package is worth […]