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COVID-19

COVID-19 and immunity – Expert Reaction

COVID-19 and immunity – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 March 202028 March 2020

People who become infected with COVID-19 have to fight the disease off with their own immune system. However once the […]

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The COVID-19 risk for rural communities – Expert Reaction

The COVID-19 risk for rural communities – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 26 March 2020

Cases of COVID-19 are being recorded in rural areas. Will the thinly-stretched health services be able to cope? Today’s Ministry of Health […]

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State of National Emergency declared – Expert Reaction

State of National Emergency declared – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 March 2020

A State of National Emergency has been declared as part of New Zealand’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The declaration […]

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Technology during lockdown – Expert Reaction

Technology during lockdown – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 March 202025 March 2020

For at least the next four weeks, many Kiwis will rely on technology for work, learning, recreation and socialising. The […]

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NZ coronavirus lockdown – Expert Reaction

NZ coronavirus lockdown – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 March 202024 March 2020

The country will move to the highest COVID-19 alert level on Wednesday. With 36 new coronavirus cases confirmed today, and […]

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COVID-19: New alert system and possible community transmission – Expert Reaction

COVID-19: New alert system and possible community transmission – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 March 202023 March 2020

The Prime Minister has announced a new COVID-19 alert system, while two cases are being investigated for possible community transmission. The Prime Minister […]

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Possible COVID-19 treatments – Expert Reaction

Possible COVID-19 treatments – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 March 202020 March 2020

Donald Trump is touting an anti-malaria drug as a possible treatment for COVID-19, but it’s not yet clear how effective […]

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Treatment of COVID-19 patients – Expert Q+A

Treatment of COVID-19 patients – Expert Q+A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 18 March 2020

There are now 20 confirmed coronavirus infections in New Zealand – with 12 of them being announced in the last 24 […]

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Holding off the COVID-19 recession – Expert Reaction

Holding off the COVID-19 recession – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 March 202018 March 2020

The government has extended a financial lifeline to businesses, employees, and contractors affected by coronavirus self-isolation. The $12.1 billion package is worth […]

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New border restrictions to tackle COVID-19  – Expert Reaction

New border restrictions to tackle COVID-19 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 March 202014 March 2020

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that everyone entering New Zealand from anywhere in the world, excluding the Pacific, will be […]

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