Covid 19

As Omicron has spread globally rapid antigen tests are in short supply, here's what some countries have done.

A group of institutional investors is calling on pharmaceutical companies to link their executives' pay to making Covid-19 vaccines available around the globe.

The rules on testing are to be eased for people travelling to England, the government has announced, following calls from the travel industry.

The more infectious Omicron variant of Covid-19 appears to produce less severe disease than the globally dominant Delta strain, but should not be categorised as "mild", World Health Organization…

There are 35 new cases of Covid-19 in the community and 24 cases in managed isolation, the Ministry of Health has reported.

Consistent scanning of QR codes can provide significant boosts to contact tracers' efforts to contain Omicron outbreaks, Dr Andrew Chen says. Audio

A leader of an intensive effort to boost Māori Covid-19 vaccinations says nurses are in short supply and it's time to look at training more Māori.

There are 19 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today and 43 cases in managed isolation, the Ministry of Health has reported.

Planning will get underway to enable the tribal river wānanga the Tira Hoe Waka to go ahead in 2023 after being axed for two years running.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has told employers to stop forcing staff to get a Covid test before returning to work after the state recorded 34,994 new cases and six deaths.

This year's Grammy Awards ceremony honouring top performances in music has been postponed indefinitely due to organisers' concerns about the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

It remains unclear whether hospital staff will be stood down, after the Ministry of Health identified the Emergency Department as an exposure event.

NSW has recorded 35,054 new Covid-19 cases and eight deaths, while 17,636 new cases and 11 deaths have been reported in Victoria, as pressure mounts on Australia's health systems.

Airborne transmission is the most plausible explanation for the spread of Covid-19 in an Auckland quarantine hotel, according to the "globally important" initial findings of a study.

The Ministry of Health will not be taking legal action against a UK musician who became the country's first reported community Omicron case last week.

Surf lifeguards patrolling Aotearoa's beaches have to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from today.

The Queen's New Year's honours list recognises scientists and medics fighting Covid-19, while actor Daniel Craig has been conferred the same honour as James Bond.

Pacific Island New Zealanders are now 90 percent fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and a public health expert is urging them to keep up that momentum in the New Year.

Auckland's mayor hopes residents will be able to continue enjoying their freedom this year, but urges everyone to keep safe from Covid-19.

Nelson community groups says they are grateful for the city council's $200,000 Covid-19 emergency fund.