The UK has become the first country to approve an Omicron-specific booster jab for Covid-19. The recently approved vaccine, made […]
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How many New Zealanders haven’t caught Covid-19? – Expert Q&A
New Zealand’s second Omicron wave might just be easing up, with the latest data showing we seem to be in […]
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Covid-19 death reporting changes – Expert Reaction
NZ’s Covid-19 statistics will become more accurate as the Ministry of Health starts reporting deaths where the virus is the […]
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Covid jabs and menstrual changes – Expert Reaction
More than 40% of people who have regular periods reported bleeding heavier than usual after getting a Covid-19 vaccination, according […]
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Free masks and RATs ahead of the winter Covid-19 peak – Expert Reaction
Rapid Antigen Tests and masks will be free for all, and more people will be able to access antivirals, as the government […]
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RATs and self-isolation – Expert Q&A
Evidence shows some Covid-19 cases can remain infectious after seven days, meaning they may continue to spread the virus after leaving […]
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Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5 – Expert Reaction
US health authorities have given the green light to mRNA Covid-19 vaccines for children under five and will be made […]
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Pre-departure Covid test dropped for incoming travellers – Expert Reaction
From Monday night, people travelling into New Zealand will no longer be required to test before leaving. The Covid-19 Response […]
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Modelling NZ’s next Omicron wave – Expert Reaction
How might waning immunity and reinfection affect our next wave of COVID-19? Researchers have modelled different scenarios to predict what the coming months might […]
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A big week for Long Covid research – In the News
More than 2,000 people attended an Aotearoa-first Long Covid symposium, hosted by the University of Otago, where early results were […]
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