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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Booster gap shortened to three months – Expert Reaction
Booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccine will be available to anyone who has had at least a three-month gap since their second […]
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Millions more rapid antigen tests acquired – Expert Reaction
An extra 36 million rapid antigen tests have been ordered by the government. Expected to arrive during February and March, two […]
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How can Kiwis size up the Omicron threat? – Expert Reaction
The job of assessing the personal risks of Omicron is now falling more on individuals, families, and organisations. Should I go […]
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Three-phase plan for Omicron – Expert Reaction
The government has unveiled a staged approach to responding to Omicron that shifts from stopping to slowing its spread. The self-isolation period […]
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Boost to Covid-19 testing – Expert Reaction
Changes to PCR testing – drawing on technology like robots – will give New Zealand a surge capacity of 20,000 extra tests daily. […]
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Tighter mask rules for Omicron – Expert Reaction
Cabinet has decided to strengthen mask requirements at the Covid-19 red setting, requiring surgical or N95 masks for vaccine-mandated workers. This […]
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NZ moves to Red as Omicron cases spread – Expert Reaction
The country will shift to the Red setting of the traffic light system at midnight tonight, after nine cases of […]
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Omicron outbreak would move the country to Red – Expert Reaction
The Prime Minister has announced if Omicron cases spread into the community, the country will move to the traffic light […]
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Tongan disaster relief and recovery – Expert Reaction
Governments and aid agencies are preparing to offer support to Tonga following the weekend’s violent undersea volcano eruption and subsequent tsunami. Pictures […]
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