SEATTLE (Reuters) – The number of Boeing Co employees seeking a vaccine exemption on religious or medical grounds has reached more than 11,000 – or nearly 9% of its U.S. […]
Global Covid-19 cases near 250 million as Delta surge eases
GENEVA (REUTERS) – Worldwide Covid-19 cases were approaching 250 million on Sunday (Nov 7) as the surge from the Delta variant eases and more normal trade and tourism resume, although some […]
As Covid-19 deaths cross 5 million, hope for a battered world
The global toll in the Covid-19 pandemic was just shy of five million on Saturday (Oct 30), according to data from Johns Hopkins University, with the disease caused by the […]
Dad fuming as school ties mask over disabled daughters head when shes exempt
A father has been left fuming when his non-verbal little girl with Down Syndrome had a 'face mask tied to her head' at school. The alleged incident happened on October […]
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Governments roadmap slammed by other parties
From RNZ Political parties have slammed the Government’s plan to ease restrictions in Auckland, saying it creates confusion and puts vulnerable people at risk. They also want the Government to […]
World Bank says Delta variant slowing economic growth in East Asia and Pacific
(Reuters) – The East Asia and Pacific region’s recovery has been undermined by the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, which is likely slowing economic growth and increasing inequality in […]
A federal appeals court delays New York City’s vaccine mandate for teachers.
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration has been temporarily blocked from enforcing a vaccine mandate for nearly all adults in New York City public school buildings, after a federal appeals court […]
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Waikato should join Auckland in level 4 – Māori health expert group
From RNZ Auckland should remain in alert level 4 and Waikato should also go into lockdown after three new cases were identified in the region, the National Māori Pandemic Group […]
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Seven Auckland suburbs focus of mystery cases
By Rowan Quinn of RNZ Seven Auckland suburbs will be the focus of testing and contact tracing this week as health officials try to crack the mystery Covid cases likely […]
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Bill Ralston – cleaning up the economic mess will be an even harder fight than Covid
OPINION: With nearly three-quarters of us awaiting a second jab of the Pfizer vaccine sometime before Christmas and currently twiddling our thumbs in lockdown, it might be worthwhile considering what […]