The Government has today announced further investment in COVID-19 vaccine research and manufacturing. The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, University […]
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COVID-19 vaccines developed with human embryonic cells – Expert Reaction
Religious leaders and anti-abortion groups have raised concerns over the use of human cells in COVID-19 vaccine development. Senior Catholic […]
Continue readingFirst confirmed case of COVID-19 reinfection – Expert Reaction
A man in Hong Kong is the first confirmed case to have been infected with SARS-Co-V2 for a second time. Researchers in Hong […]
Continue readingAlert level update and mandatory masks on public transport – Expert Reaction
Auckland will stay in Alert Level 3 for the rest of the week. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the city […]
Continue readingCOVID-19 border testing strategy – Expert Reaction
The government has today announced a new team will support the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 testing strategy, nationally and at […]
Continue readingSenior students return to schools – Expert Reaction
The Ministry of Education will allow Auckland secondary schools to open their doors for senior students under Alert Level 3. Principals will […]
Continue readingGenomic sequencing update on Auckland Covid-19 cases – Expert Reaction
Results of genome testing from two Auckland COVID-19 cases that were under investigation have confirmed that one case is connected […]
Continue readingAuckland’s level three extension – Expert Reaction
Auckland will stay in Alert Level 3 for another 12 days. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern provided the update this evening […]
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The Prime Minister has urged people to look out for the onset of COVID-19 symptoms if they’ve been in contact […]
Continue readingTracing community cases of COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
Efforts to track down the origin of the new cases of COVID-19 in the community are ongoing. Director-General of Health […]
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