Sarah-Jane O'Connor, Author at Science Media Centre

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 April 2020

Mathematical models are being used by governments around the world to predict and respond to the spread of COVID-19. The […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 15 April 2020

As New Zealand’s COVID-19 death toll rises, it is obvious the older members of our community have so far been […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 April 202011 April 2020

Though new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand remain low – with just 20 confirmed cases reported today – three […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 08 April 2020

The Science Media Centre hosted an online media briefing with Professor David Murdoch on testing for COVID-19. Professor David Murdoch […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 06 April 2020

The world has not seen a global pandemic this size since 1918, which has quickly raised anguishing ethical questions around […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 April 202001 April 2020

New Zealand, alongside the rest of the world, is having to make unprecedented policy decisions in the face of the […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 25 March 2020

A State of National Emergency has been declared as part of New Zealand’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The declaration […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 24 March 202025 March 2020

For at least the next four weeks, many Kiwis will rely on technology for work, learning, recreation and socialising. The […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 March 2020

The Department of Conservation has released a strategy to reach Predator Free 2050, along with an action plan through to […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 03 March 202003 March 2020

A new study highlights the role of live poultry markets in the spread of avian influenza. Since it was identified […]