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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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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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Explainer: Changes on way for Covid-19 response
18 Oct 2022The government is streamlining its Covid-19 response powers, but the seven-day isolation period will remain for now. Here's a summary of the changes.
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'A significant milestone': Vaccine mandates, MIQ and lockdowns set to be ditched
18 Oct 2022The government is winding down some of its Covid-19 powers, saying they're no longer justified.
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New Covid-19 legislation key to reducing rushed law making, public law expert says
Creating new emergency pandemic response legislation will help avoid rushed law making if a new pandemic arises, according to a public law expert. Audio
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Coding error led to undercount of hospitalised Covid-19 cases
17 Oct 2022The number of people recorded as hospitalised with Covid-19 throughout the pandemic has risen by more than 5000 after a review found a coding error led to an undercount.
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Covid-19 update: 14,311 new cases this week, 34 further deaths
17 Oct 2022The Ministry of Health is reporting 14,311 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand in the past week.
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Ruby Princess passenger believed cruise had Covid-19 protocols in place, court told
17 Oct 2022The lead plaintiff of a class action over the Ruby Princess Covid-19 outbreak has told a Sydney court she thought the cruise company would have implemented infection-control measures.
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Long Covid at 12 months persists at 18 months, study shows
Most patients with Covid-19 who have lingering symptoms at 12 months are likely to still have symptoms at 18 months, new data suggest.
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'We need that leadership' - Baker calls for return to Covid alert level system
14 Oct 2022New Zealand has recorded its first case of the new Omicron subvariant BQ.1.1, and an epidemiologist says a return to an alert level system could help avoid future waves. Audio
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'They're knocking on our door': Cluster of new sub-variants expected, expert says
13 Oct 2022The expert's warning comes as the first case of BQ.1.1 is confirmed in New Zealand - a subvariant that has gained the ascendancy in Europe and the US. Audio
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If I'm the only one wearing a mask, is it still keeping me safe?
With the Covid-19 mask mandates mostly coming to an end, some people might be wondering if there's any point to still wearing a mask. Here's what the experts have to say.
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Covid-19: NZ immunity enough to hold off on Omicron booster - vaccinologist
11 Oct 2022Adults in Australia can now get Moderna's Omicron booster, but a NZ vaccinologist says she will not be rushing to get her fourth immunisation. Audio
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New Omicron subvariants on rise raising concerns Covid numbers could rise again
10 Oct 2022The main Omicron subvariant in this country is becoming less dominant as new subvariants rise up, recent data suggests.
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Experts say world has failed to properly deal with likely cause of Covid pandemic
11 Oct 2022A team of international experts say the world has still not dealt with what it says is the "most likely" cause of the virus: Animal-to-human transmission.
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New research explores impact of Covid-19 response on Māori
11 Oct 2022The impact of Covid-19 on Māori will be under the spotlight in new research that aims to improve future pandemic responses.
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Covid-19: 11,205 new cases reported across the country in the past week
10 Oct 2022Hospitals are caring for 134 people who are battling the virus, and four of them are receiving intensive care treatment.
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Covid-19: 9975 new cases, 33 virus-related deaths and 111 in hospital in last week
3 Oct 2022There have been 9975 new cases of Covid-19 in the country in the last week, the Ministry of Health is reporting.
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Australia to scrap mandatory five-day Covid-19 isolation period
30 Sep 2022Rules forcing Australians to isolate for five days if they test positive to Covid-19 will end from 14 October for everyone, with support for some workers to be able to continue isolation if needed.
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Former Auckland MIQ facility Jet Park Hotel set to reopen to public
30 Sep 2022One of the first and biggest hotels to become a managed isolation facility in Auckland is ready to re-open its door for guests. Audio
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Covid-19: 9809 new cases in last week, a child among 54 deaths linked to virus
27 Sep 2022There are 9809 new community cases of Covid-19 in the country in the last week, the Ministry of Health is reporting.
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