Covid 19

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In his first interview since taking the reins of the Covid-19 response, Dr Andrew Old speaks to the Newsroom website about living with the virus and his hopes for the new Public Health Agency.

Professor Michael Baker says today's Covid cases suggests a positive sign that numbers are declining.

Professor Eddie Holmes can still remember the exact moment he first learned about Covid-19 because he had visited that market in 2014 and thought, "that's not right".

The number of new daily community cases has fallen to 3650 today, but another 27 deaths of people with Covid-19 have also been reported.

There are 4126 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, the Ministry of Health says.

There are 4818 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today and there are 571 in hospital with the virus.

The Marshall Islands has lost its Covid-free status after tests confirmed six positive cases in the capital, the first known community transmission since the pandemic started in early 2020.

Health staff used a system designed for prioritising deportations when they were deciding whom to take action against for breaking Covid-19 rules.

Eighty-seven people have died in their homes from Covid-19 since March 2022 and public health experts want the deaths investigated.

The country will remain at the orange Covid-19 traffic light setting while hospitalisations remain elevated and pressure on the health system continues through winter.

Despite the government's plea for everyone to wear face masks indoors, mask wearing is hit and miss around the motu.

Majuro - The Marshall Islands lost its Covid-free status Monday when tests confirmed six positive cases in the capital, the first known community transmission since the pandemic started in early 2020.

One of the deaths being reported in today's update was a child under the age of 10, the Ministry of Health says.

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The Ministry of Health is reporting a further 19 deaths with Covid-19 and 5296 new cases in the community today, with the seven-day rolling average number continuing to fall.

Public Health Agency Deputy Director-General Dr Andrew Old says improvements in the Ministry of Health's population data will vastly improve data on Māori.