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Kids could be worst off in winter illness surge – Expert Q&A

Kids could be worst off in winter illness surge – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 16 June 202320 June 2023

Cases of RSV and Influenza B are on the rise this winter – both illnesses which predominately affect our youngest […]

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The return of the flu – Expert Q&A

The return of the flu – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 30 March 202205 April 2022

New Zealand is preparing itself against the arrival of influenza and other viruses as the country continues to reopen its […]

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Weak positive results in Wellington wastewater – Expert Reaction

Weak positive results in Wellington wastewater – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 May 2021

Two weak positive results have arisen from ESR’s routine wastewater surveillance testing for COVID-19 in Wellington, reported this weekend. These results are likely […]

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Testing for SARS-CoV-2 in NZ – Expert Reaction

Testing for SARS-CoV-2 in NZ – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 April 2020

Testing for COVID-19: what’s the most effective method? What do we still need to learn? Do we have enough supplies? […]

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COVID-19 testing – SMC Expert Briefing

COVID-19 testing – SMC Expert Briefing

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 08 April 2020

The Science Media Centre hosted an online media briefing with Professor David Murdoch on testing for COVID-19. Professor David Murdoch […]

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