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Robots join NZ's Covid fight
Robots replace humans who were at risk from RSI while processing Covid samples.
Robots replace humans who were at risk from RSI while processing Covid samples.
Ninety per cent of the eligible population across Tāmaki Makaurau is now fully vaccinated.
"Business as usual is not enough to remedy or impact the current situation."
Fire engineers lack clear design rules and guidelines for hospitals and care homes.
Police find crucial evidence in Alicia O'Reilly homicide thought to have been destroyed.
The two other Auckland DHBs aren't far behind.
Cases continue to emerge across the North Island.
The family of Dr Suliana Pasi spoke exclusively to the Weekend Herald.
The current outbreak disproportionately affects Māori, who make up 42 per cent of cases.
Five per cent of health workers holding out a few days before the no jab no job deadline.
Documents released to the Herald reveal how bad staffing issues were.
National MP Chris Bishop called it "the stupidest idea I've ever heard".
A pupil at Fruitvale School in West Auckland has tested positive for Covid-19.
Hospital documents reveal how ICUs planned to cope with a surge in cases.
There are 35 people in hospital around the country.
National health's spokesperson says there's real concern in the region.
Auckland will not move out of level 3 until all three DHBs hit 90 per cent.
Overworked nurses say hospitals aren't ready for a surge in cases.
An infected person was at the hospital on Thursday, Friday and Saturday last week.
Movements through NICU have been restricted and DHB is testing staff, babies and whanau.
Four women died during or soon after birth at Auckland Hospital in March and April 2020.
The Māori Health Authority will work alongside Health NZ with a joint role.
Less than half of all staff at one DHB are fully vaccinated.
An additional 300,000 people will head to work on Wednesday.
Visitors will now only be able to enter Auckland City Hospital on compassionate grounds.
NZNO says 'free for all' visitor policy is putting everyone at risk.
They spelt "vaccine" incorrectly.
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'It's totally unsafe and unacceptable,' says health and safety rep.
The unvaccinated "will potentially will lead to hospital overload", one specialist warns.