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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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Wastewater samples suggest Omicron wave tailing off
26 Jan 2024The most recent wave appears to have peaked in the first week of January at 8.46 million genome copies per person per day.
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Covid-19 during pregnancy may be factor in neonatal respiratory distress, study finds
25 Jan 2024An international study suggests babies born to mothers who get Covid-19 during pregnancy are more likely to develop a breathing disorder. Audio
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Covid-19 update: 7019 new cases, 343 people in hospital
23 Jan 2024There were 7019 new cases of Covid-19 reported last week, and 343 people were in hospital with the virus.
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Links between Long Covid, chronic fatigue may help with remedies - researcher
23 Jan 2024A study that confirms links between Long Covid and chronic fatigue syndrome could be beneficial for advancing treatment for both diseases, a researcher says. Audio
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Covid-19 update: 8040 new cases, 324 people in hospital
15 Jan 2024There were 8040 new cases of Covid-19 reported last week with almost 5000 being reinfections.
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Do all you can to avoid another Covid infection, epidemiologist warns
9 Jan 2024Waning immunity and complacency have contributed to a new wave, Michael Baker says. Audio
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WHO charts rapid spread of new Covid variant
21 Dec 2023The sub-variant JN.1 has been classified as "of interest", but the health agency says the risk to the public is currently low.
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Medsafe approves new vaccine to counter latest strains of Covid-19
20 Dec 2023An updated Covid-19 vaccine will be available to New Zealanders from next winter.
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Threat made to release private health details - Te Whatu Ora
19 Dec 2023The revelation comes after the agency initially said there were no identifying details in the data.
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Fast-growing Covid variant could take latest wave into next year
18 Dec 2023Health experts are urging Kiwis to put a Covid-19 booster shot on their Christmas list for the best chance to avoid the latest variant impacting their summer holidays.
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Covid-19 update: 7417 new cases, 27 further deaths
18 Dec 2023Covid-19 cases have fallen in the last week, and there were 27 further deaths attributed to the virus, according to Ministry of Health figures.
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Country running out of viral drug as Covid cases spike
15 Dec 2023The supply of Paxlovid, which helps keep sick patients out of hospital, is running low. Audio
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Does living with Covid also mean paying to protect ourselves?
15 Dec 2023To fund or not to fund vaccinations, tests and treatments: These are difficult questions as we learn to live with the virus, Paula Lorgelly writes.
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Warning sounded over any moves to defund Covid-19 vaccine
A vaccinologist is warning that restricting access to the Covid-19 vaccine could send a message that it is no longer important. Audio
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Covid-19 update: Case numbers, deaths increase on last week
11 Dec 2023Covid-19 cases have increased since last week, and there were 27 further deaths attributed to the virus, according to Ministry of Health figures.
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Covid-19 update: 6656 new cases, 20 deaths
4 Dec 2023Covid-19 cases have dropped since last week, according to Ministry of Health figures.
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Covid-19: Royal Commission of Inquiry delays public submissions
1 Dec 2023Under the coalition agreement with New Zealand First, National has agreed to progress "as a matter of urgency ... a full scale, wide ranging, independent inquiry".
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Covid-19 update: 6814 new cases, 27 deaths including child under 10
27 Nov 2023Covid-19 cases have dropped since last week but more people have died from the virus, including a child aged under 10.
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Covid-19 still NZ's 'biggest infectious disease problem' - Michael Baker
27 Nov 2023Covid-19 booster vaccines are essential to help stem the tide of a fifth wave of the virus sweeping the country, epidemiologist Michael Baker says. Audio
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New separate pandemic inquiry may undermine ongoing Royal Commission
26 Nov 2023The new coalition government has decided to open an independent inquiry into the pandemic response but a legal expert warns it's not a good look.
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Covid-19 update: 7881 new cases, 20 deaths
20 Nov 2023There have been 7881 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and 20 further deaths attributed to the virus.
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‘This isn’t a life’: The crushing burden of Long Covid
19 Nov 2023The first authoritative NZ research reveals the heartbreaking impact of Long Covid on patients' lives, Newsroom's Marc Daalder reports.
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NZ needs centre for disease control, experts say
16 Nov 2023The scientists argue it would build capacity needed to respond to future pandemics and better manage existing infectious disease threats.
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Covid-19 update: 5947 new cases, 5 deaths in week to 12 November
14 Nov 2023There have been 5947 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand and five further deaths attributed to the virus.
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