Expert Reactions

WHO labels Omicron a new Covid variant of concern – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 November 202128 November 2021

The heavily-mutated Covid-19 variant Omicron is spreading in South Africa as the country sees a fresh spike in cases. Early evidence suggests […]

Which COVID rapid tests are best? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 November 202126 November 2021

A Kiwi research team has weighed up rapid testing choices. Rapid antigen tests may miss up to 44% of cases – but […]

Home-based care for COVID-19 patients – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 25 November 2021

At present, more than 1500 people with COVID-19 are isolating at home in New Zealand. Almost half of them have not been […]

Rheumatic fever vaccine on the cards – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 19 November 2021

Preventing rheumatic fever may become within reach, as $10 million is secured to support design of a vaccine. University of Auckland researchers […]

Auckland border to open for summer – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 November 202118 November 2021

People may leave or enter Auckland from 15 December – if fully-vaccinated or cleared by a pre-departure test. Jacinda Ardern also confirmed the rest […]

Vaccine passes available from today – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 November 202107 December 2021

People who have been double-jabbed or are medically exempt can access My Vaccine Pass from today. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has […]

Covid-19 booster shots to be rolled out – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 15 November 2021

Top-up vaccines will be available for all adults six months after their initial jabs, in a new rollout starting 29 […]

Exotic weeds a ‘silent invasion’ – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 November 2021

Invasive weeds could “transform our ecosystems beyond recognition” if left unchecked, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment […]