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 […]
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Latest case numbers, vaccine details to be revealed
The latest on Auckland’s Delta outbreak will be revealed at 1pm as experts suggest a drop in alert levels could be on the cards next week provided case numbers continue […]
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Sex during hospital visits a high risk activity, potentially – Dr Ashley Bloomfield
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield today clarified that they advise against having sexual intercourse during hospital visits, regardless of Covid-19 status or alert levels. […]
Covid-19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: School’s back as experts call for open windows, masks; Finance Minister’s rosy economic outlook
Thousands of kids poured through the school gates into classrooms around the country this morning, with many older students reportedly wearing masks as per the Government’s recommendations. While home schooling […]
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: 29 staff at Middlemore Hospital stood down after identified as close contacts
Twenty-nine staff at Middlemore Hospital are close contacts of a Covid-19 case and have been stood down for 14 days, the Ministry of Health said tonight. Eleven of the 29 […]