COVID-19

How many New Zealanders haven’t caught Covid-19? – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 17 August 2022

New Zealand’s second Omicron wave might just be easing up, with the latest data showing we seem to be in […]

Covid-19 death reporting changes – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 19 July 2022

NZ’s Covid-19 statistics will become more accurate as the Ministry of Health starts reporting deaths where the virus is the […]

Covid jabs and menstrual changes – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 July 202215 July 2022

More than 40% of people who have regular periods reported bleeding heavier than usual after getting a Covid-19 vaccination, according […]

Free masks and RATs ahead of the winter Covid-19 peak – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 14 July 202218 July 2022

Rapid Antigen Tests and masks will be free for all, and more people will be able to access antivirals, as the government […]

RATs and self-isolation – Expert Q&A

Expert Reactions | Published: 06 July 202206 July 2022

Evidence shows some Covid-19 cases can remain infectious after seven days, meaning they may continue to spread the virus after leaving […]

Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 21 June 2022

US health authorities have given the green light to mRNA Covid-19 vaccines for children under five and will be made […]

Pre-departure Covid test dropped for incoming travellers – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 June 202216 June 2022

From Monday night, people travelling into New Zealand will no longer be required to test before leaving. The Covid-19 Response […]

Modelling NZ’s next Omicron wave – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 02 June 2022

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 […]

A big week for Long Covid research – In the News

In the News | Published: 27 May 202201 June 2022

More than 2,000 people attended an Aotearoa-first Long Covid symposium, hosted by the University of Otago, where early results were […]

Second Covid-19 booster approved for vulnerable groups – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 May 202229 May 2022

A second booster shot will be available from mid-June for people who are at high risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. […]

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