Swathes of the North Island will enter the most restrictive setting in the country’s new Covid-19 protection framework, taking effect […]
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WHO labels Omicron a new Covid variant of concern – Expert Reaction
The heavily-mutated Covid-19 variant Omicron is spreading in South Africa as the country sees a fresh spike in cases. Early evidence suggests […]
Continue readingWhich COVID rapid tests are best? – Expert Reaction
A Kiwi research team has weighed up rapid testing choices. Rapid antigen tests may miss up to 44% of cases – but […]
Continue readingHome-based care for COVID-19 patients – Expert Reaction
At present, more than 1500 people with COVID-19 are isolating at home in New Zealand. Almost half of them have not been […]
Continue readingAuckland border to open for summer – Expert Reaction
People may leave or enter Auckland from 15 December – if fully-vaccinated or cleared by a pre-departure test. Jacinda Ardern also confirmed the rest […]
Continue readingVaccine passes available from today – Expert Reaction
People who have been double-jabbed or are medically exempt can access My Vaccine Pass from today. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has […]
Continue readingCovid-19 booster shots to be rolled out – Expert Reaction
Top-up vaccines will be available for all adults six months after their initial jabs, in a new rollout starting 29 […]
Continue readingThe Delta disinformation deluge – In the News
The Delta outbreak also led to an outbreak of disinformation in New Zealand, according to a new report. The Te […]
Continue readingAuckland peeks further out of lockdown – Expert Reaction
The Prime Minister has confirmed Auckland will move to Alert Level 3, Step 2 on Wednesday – and set an expected date for […]
Continue readingHow is rural Northland more vulnerable to Covid-19? – Expert Q&A
With part of Northland back in lockdown due to unlinked Covid cases, concerns have been raised about low vaccination rates […]
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