A group of 16 New Zealand researchers say we should start treating illnesses such as influenza and RSV more like […]
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Overly broad definitions and pitfalls may plague Long COVID research – Expert Reaction
Three overseas experts say Long COVID misunderstanding is widespread, due to common pitfalls in the research, including a lack of […]
Continue readingCovid-19 subvariant ‘Pirola’ detected in NZ – Expert Reaction
ESR has detected the highly mutated COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 – known as ‘Pirola’ – in New Zealand wastewater samples taken […]
Continue readingAll COVID-19 requirements removed – Expert Reaction
As of Tuesday 15 August 2023, mandatory seven-day isolation will no longer be required for people with COVID-19, and visitors to healthcare […]
Continue readingKids could be worst off in winter illness surge – Expert Q&A
Cases of RSV and Influenza B are on the rise this winter – both illnesses which predominately affect our youngest […]
Continue readingCovid-19 isolation rules remain – Expert Reaction
Cabinet has agreed to retain mandatory measures for positive Covid-19 cases to isolate for 7 days, and retain the mandatory use […]
Continue readingWhat would happen if Covid isolation was no longer mandatory in New Zealand? – Expert Reaction
Researchers at Covid-19 Modelling Aotearoa have used a mathematical model to figure out how rates of infection, hospital admissions, and deaths would […]
Continue readingTaking breaks to stay Covid-safe – Expert Reaction
Keeping rooms ventilated and taking breaks are critical factors in stopping respiratory viruses like COVID-19 from building up inside during […]
Continue readingOmicron-specific vaccine approved for over-30s – Expert Reaction
Everyone in Aotearoa over 30 years old will be able to get the new Pfizer Covid-19 bivalent vaccine from the beginning […]
Continue readingPfizer vaccine available for some under-5s – Expert Reaction
Children aged between six months and four years can now access a paediatric version of the Pfizer vaccine if they […]
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