A flurry of new imported COVID-19 cases has been announced today, with ten on the same flight from India. Twelve new cases […]
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A second COVID-19 death in Auckland – Expert Reaction
The former Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Dr Joseph Williams QSO, has died in Auckland City Hospital. Dr Williams, who […]
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Securing a COVID-19 vaccine for New Zealand – Expert Reaction
The Government has today announced further investment in COVID-19 vaccine research and manufacturing. The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, University […]
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COVID-19 vaccines developed with human embryonic cells – Expert Reaction
Religious leaders and anti-abortion groups have raised concerns over the use of human cells in COVID-19 vaccine development. Senior Catholic […]
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First confirmed case of COVID-19 reinfection – Expert Reaction
A man in Hong Kong is the first confirmed case to have been infected with SARS-Co-V2 for a second time. Researchers in Hong […]
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Alert level update and mandatory masks on public transport – Expert Reaction
Auckland will stay in Alert Level 3 for the rest of the week. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the city […]
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Senior students return to schools – Expert Reaction
The Ministry of Education will allow Auckland secondary schools to open their doors for senior students under Alert Level 3. Principals will […]
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Genomic sequencing update on Auckland Covid-19 cases – Expert Reaction
Results of genome testing from two Auckland COVID-19 cases that were under investigation have confirmed that one case is connected […]
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Why do people believe conspiracy theories? – Expert Reaction
The widely-accepted idea that a loss of control leads people to believe conspiracy theories is challenged by new research from […]
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Tracing community cases of COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
Efforts to track down the origin of the new cases of COVID-19 in the community are ongoing. Director-General of Health […]
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