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All coverage of Coronavirus including the political response and the effect on our health system, the economy and our communities.
Covid-19 headlines with summaries.
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Covid-19: Hundreds onboard infected as cruise ship docks in Sydney after NZ tour
Epidemiologist Michael Baker is appalled that one in five passengers on a cruise ship that recently visited the Bay of Islands have tested positive for Covid-19.
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What do we know about Omicron subvariants XBB and BQ.1?
10 Nov 2022Covid-19 case numbers are on the rise again in both Australia and New Zealand, with health officials signalling the arrival of new Omicron subvariants and new waves of the virus.
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Covid-19 infections, hospitalisations rising, death rate likely to increase - Health Ministry
10 Nov 2022The Ministry of Health's latest analysis of Covid-19 shows rising infections, hospitalisations, and likely increasing deaths in the near future.
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Government says no plans at this stage for annual Covid-19 booster for most people
8 Nov 2022Despite rising Omicron case numbers, hospitalisations and reinfections, the government has no plans yet to launch an annual Covid-19 vaccination booster for the majority of people. Audio
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Covid-19 update: 20,802 new cases, 322 in hospital
7 Nov 2022There are 20,802 new cases of Covid-19 in the community and 322 people in hospital this week, the Ministry of Health has announced.
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NCEA exams begin without Covid-19 restrictions
7 Nov 2022For the first time in three years, year 11 to 13 students will undergo NCEA exams in relatively normal circumstances from today. Audio
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US pauses travel to Antarctica due to Covid surge at McMurdo Station
7 Nov 2022The United States has paused all travel to Antarctica as its research station deals with a surge in Covid-19 cases.
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Covid-19 cases likely much higher than currently reported - lab scientist
4 Nov 2022A leading scientist estimates the country's Covid-19 cases could be two and a half times what is currently being reported. Audio
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'Variant soup' makes Covid-19 harder to predict - expert
3 Nov 2022"Variant soup" is being used to describe what's happening with Covid-19 in this country at the moment but what does that mean and is it a concern? Audio
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Summer won't stop new waves of Covid-19 - expert
2 Nov 2022Christmas might be just around the corner but a swarm of Covid-19 subvariants is set to drive a fresh wave of infections just in time for the holiday season. Audio
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Covid-19 update: 20,522 new cases, 18 further deaths and 323 people in hospital
31 Oct 2022There are 20,522 new cases of Covid-19 in the community and 18 further deaths this week, the Ministry of Health has announced.
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New Covid-19 infections jump by 1500 in 24-hour period
27 Oct 2022New Omicron infections have jumped by more than 1500 cases in a day as sickness levels ramp up and a third wave of the year looms large.
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Parents urged to ensure kids get HPV vax as rates fall
28 Oct 2022Parents are being urged to make sure their children get the HPV vaccine after vaccination rates plummeted during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Cancer Society says.
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'Costs are up, it's hard to find workers' - More businesses failing as Covid handouts end
The number of business failures has risen markedly as Covid financial lifelines of government wage subsidies, and understanding banks have ended.
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Cruise ship with Covid-19 cases failed to follow current isolation guidelines
26 Oct 2022The cruise ship visiting Wellington yesterday, and Napier the day before, has not been following current Covid isolation guidelines.
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Sharp rise in Covid-19 cases similar to Singapore's experience likely - epidemiologist
26 Oct 2022A third wave of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is likely to hit the country this year, Professor Michael Baker says. Audio
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More than 130 Covid-19 cases on one of first cruise ships to return to New Zealand
25 Oct 2022More than 130 passengers and crew on the first cruise ship to arrive in the country in two years have tested positive for Covid-19.
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Covid-19 cases on one of first cruise ships to return to New Zealand
25 Oct 2022Ovation of the Seas sailed in to Napier from Tahiti, and arrived in Wellington on Tuesday.
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Covid-19 update: 16,399 new cases and 41 more deaths announced
25 Oct 2022There are 16,399 new cases of Covid-19 in the community and 41 new deaths this week, the Ministry of Health has announced.
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Older Chinese bear brunt of discrimination
23 Oct 2022Many older Chinese immigrants in Auckland report experiencing racial discrimination during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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New XBB variant of Covid-19 detected in New Zealand
21 Oct 2022Two new Covid-19 variants have crept into Aotearoa, and although they have not overtaken the current dominant strain, experts are keeping a close eye on their evolution.
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Explained: Pfizer seeks NZ approval for BA.5-targeted vax
20 Oct 2022MedSafe today received an application from Pfizer for provisional approval of its latest Omicron-targeted vaccine. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Covid-19: The politics driving lockdowns in China
21 Oct 2022Parts of Beijing are now being locked down as China's Communist Party holds a historic congress.
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Anger in China over death of child sent to Covid-19 quarantine
21 Oct 2022Guo JinJin, 14, developed a fever two days after being taken to a quarantine centre last week and died in hospital on Monday, the BBC has confirmed.
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