Collected news stories, with a current focus on Covid-19
The Conversation
Two new high-profile studies add to the increasingly worrisome picture of how even mild cases of COVID-19 can have detrimental effects on brain health.
The Conversation
On the fourth anniversary of New Zealand’s first COVID case it’s clear this is not a normal pandemic. Despite fatigue and indifference, New Zealand must heed the evidence and improve its response.
Research into vaccine hesitancy finds people’s biggest concern is severe adverse effects.
RNZ
Explainer - With all these new Covid variants, how are the old tests holding up? And what's the point of testing now, anyway?
Pharmac director of pharmaceuticals Geraldine MacGibbon said they are "pleased to have it available for all New Zealanders".
RNZ
There has been a small sting in the tail of the Covid-19 Christmas wave, with an apparent rise in cases this month.
RNZ
Almost all covid cases in Aotearoa are now caused by the latest variant, according to the latest data.
A study released today showed women with arms larger than 30cm - and men with arms larger than 35cm - could need a longer 38mm needle to position the medication within the deltoid muscle tissue.
RNZ
The researchers say the strategy in the early phases meant there were between 34,000 and 56,000 fewer hospitalisations over the period studied.
RNZ
Covid-19 cases have dropped slightly since last week as New Zealand comes out of the fifth wave of the virus.
Health New Zealand is purchasing a further five million rapid antigen test kits to extend the ongoing provision through until June 30.
NBC News
Babies born to mothers who got Covid while pregnant may face increased health risks. A new study suggests they have a higher risk of respiratory distress.
RNZ
There were 8040 new cases of Covid-19 reported last week with almost 5000 being reinfections.
Newsroom
A draft report into the Covid-19 wage subsidy scheme was so poor it might have negative value, a scathing peer review suggested
RNZ
Waning immunity and complacency have contributed to a new wave, Michael Baker says.
RNZ
There have been 6558 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand in the last week according to Ministry of Health figures.
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NZ Herald
The number of people hospitalised with Covid-19 and the average daily case count have jumped since last week, part of an increasing trend seen over the past...
RNZ
Covid-19 cases have fallen in the last week, and there were 27 further deaths attributed to the virus, according to Ministry of Health figures.
Stuff
Opinion: People are still concerned that, despite the dramatic drops in Covid-19 severity, there will be an ongoing massive risk of long Covid well into the future.
Stuff
A new subvariant, JN.1, which is growing quickly overseas, could potentially 'complicate' how Aotearoa's current Covid-19 wave plays out, experts say, as Christmas edges near.
The Conversation
The government says funding for COVID vaccines and antivirals are up for consideration next year. With so much unknown about the long-term impact of COVID, will cost become a barrier to access?
NZ Herald
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has promised to “open the books” on the state of the country’s economy, claiming she has “inherited a toxic trifecta”. Willis...
Te Whatu Ora thanks staff for their "flexibility and understanding" amid the latest wave.
Stuff
Samoa has announced 30 new cases of Covid-19 and New Zealand says it is monitoring the situation in Apia closely.
CNN
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