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Covid-19 update: 5312 new community cases, 28 further deaths
1 Aug 2022The Ministry of Health is reporting 5312 new Covid-19 cases in the community as well as a further 28 deaths with the virus.
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Border fully reopens, but big visitor numbers not expected just yet
1 Aug 2022New Zealand's borders are now completely reopened to the world but any change to numbers arriving on the country's shores is expected to start as a trickle.
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Inside the super-secure Swiss lab trying to stop the next pandemic
Spiez Laboratory was the first facility selected by the WHO to be part of its BioHub programme, which aims to improve the global response to future threats from pathogens.
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New Zealand's latest Covid-19 wave is levelling off, experts say
30 Jul 2022New Zealand has likely passed the peak of the most recent Covid-19 wave, thanks to strong hybrid immunity in the community, according to several experts.
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NZ borders set to reopen to all at midnight
31 Jul 2022For the first time in nearly two and a half years, New Zealand's border will be opened to all visitors, at midnight tonight.
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Covid-19 update: 4238 new community cases, death toll rises over 1500 mark
31 Jul 2022The number of deaths in New Zealand confirmed as attributable to Covid-19 has risen above the 1500 mark, as 4238 new community cases are reported today.
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Covid-19: The region where at least a third of people have been infected
30 Jul 2022Winter conditions and the BA.5 variant are driving infections, says one health professional, with modelling showing case numbers could remain high throughout August.
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Experts warn teachers and parents to look out for long Covid in children
29 Jul 2022After a family wedding in March this year, Becca's family all caught Covid-19. Almost five months on, two of her children are still battling debilitating symptoms.
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Bloomfield bows out - a look back at his key moments as Director-General of Health
29 Jul 2022After guiding New Zealand through two and a half years of a pandemic, Dr Ashley Bloomfield's time as Director-General of Health has come to an end. Video
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Covid-19 update : 41 further deaths, 7605 new cases reported
29 Jul 2022There have been 7605 new cases of Covid-19 in the community and a further 41 deaths with the virus, the Ministry of Health reports.
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Clinics kept busy by high South Island Covid-19 rate
29 Jul 2022Queenstown's urgent care clinic has had to double the number of staff it employs in the last few weeks as the South Island feels the pressure from winter illnesses.
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Covid-19 update: 7627 new community cases and 827 hospitalisations
28 Jul 2022There are 7627 new community cases of Covid-19 and 827 hospitalisations to report today, the Ministry of Health says.
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Call for Auckland Transport to drop park and ride charging plans
28 Jul 2022An Auckland councillor is calling for plans to introduce charging at public park and ride facilities to be dropped.
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Health leaders give Covid-19 and winter illnesses update
27 Jul 2022Health officials say although Covid-19 cases are reducing, the pressure on hospitals and other aspects of the health system is expected to continue for "some months".
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Covid-19: 8730 new community cases and 808 hospitalisations
27 Jul 2022There are 8730 new cases of Covid-19 today, and 808 hospitalisations, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says.
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Registration cost, Covid-19 risk prompting relief teachers to leave
27 Jul 2022Rising registration costs and the risk of getting Covid-19 are prompting some relief teachers to look for other work, just when schools need them more than ever.
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Covid-19 origin studies say evidence points to Wuhan market
One of the researchers says he hopes the studies will correct the false theory that it came from a lab.
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More Australians found to have had Covid-19 in survey
27 Jul 2022At least 46 percent of Australian adults had been infected with Covid-19 by early June, according to results from Australia's most recent blood testing of relevant antibodies.
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Covid-19 update: 9256 new community cases and 822 hospitalisations today
26 Jul 2022There are 9256 new community cases of Covid-19 today and 822 hospitalisations, the Ministry of Health says.
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Principals seek easing in NCEA rules as students disengage, get depressed
25 Jul 2022Secondary school principals have united to make an unprecedented call for help from the government.
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Covid-19 update: 16 further deaths and 6910 new community cases
25 Jul 2022There have been another 16 deaths of people with Covid-19 in New Zealand, as well as a further 6910 new community cases.
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Employment prospects for Pasifika worsened during pandemic- study
The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened labour market disparities between New Zealand European and Pasifika people.
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Covid-19 update: 22 more deaths reported, with 7746 new community cases
23 Jul 2022Twenty-two more deaths and another 7746 community cases of Covid-19 have been reported in New Zealand today.
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Covid-19 cases at border skyrocket after pre-departure testing scrapped
22 Jul 2022Covid-19 border cases have increased nearly fivefold since the government scrapped pre-departure testing for international arrivals in June.
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