New Zealanders have been briefed with new information about how the Government is handling new cases of community transmission. The […]
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Russia COVID vaccine claim – UK SMC Expert Reaction
News reports suggest Russia has approved a COVID-19 vaccine after two months of tests in humans. Our colleagues at the […]
Continue readingNew COVID-19 cases in NZ community – Expert Reaction
Four COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in one Auckland family from an unknown source. From noon on Wednesday, the city will […]
Continue readingEarly NZ scientist careers made vulnerable by COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
The COVID-19 pandemic is making the careers of NZ researchers even more vulnerable, according to a new discussion paper. The […]
Continue readingElection 2020 – SMC science Q&A with political parties
The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]
Continue readingCovidCard trial in Rotorua – Expert Reaction
The Government will be testing a new Bluetooth-based contact tracing technology in Rotorua. The CovidCard is around the same size […]
Continue readingPromising COVID-19 vaccine results – Expert Reaction
Two COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to prompt an immune response, which may prevent COVID-19, in humans. The results are from the University […]
Continue readingSecuring NZ quarantine and managed isolation facilities – Expert Reaction
Recent escapes from managed isolation facilities have drawn attention to security and compliance among returning New Zealanders. But with many […]
Continue readingThe future of NZ borders – Expert Q&A
Air New Zealand are temporarily suspending new international bookings to New Zealand to ensure that all arrivals can be accommodated in a managed […]
Continue readingPersonal welfare under border quarantine – Expert Reaction
As more New Zealanders continue to return from abroad, additional quarantine facilities are being set up to meet demand. A […]
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