Vulnerable kids should be given vaccine, say experts
Experts say vulnerable young people need to move up the queue.
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It comes after Medsafe gave provisional approval for 12 to 15 year olds.
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Tokyo Olympics will allow some local fans to attend when Games open in just over a month.
Vaccine hesitancy threatens India's gains against Covid
India's death toll exceeds 386,000 — a figure considered to be a vast undercount.
Record 166 new Covid cases in Fiji; community spread now 'broad'
A 77-year-old man has also died from Covid in Suva, authorities say.
Wuhan lab shortlisted for science prize
Wuhan Institute of Virology has been short-listed for "identifying" the coronavirus.
Expert calls for Sydney lockdown as Bondi cluster grows to 11
An expert is urging authorities to consider a snap three-day lockdown for the city.
Latest: Three new Covid cases in MIQ, contact tracers seeking NSW travellers
The Sydney cluster stands at nine cases involving the highly contagious Delta variant.
The Maldives lured tourists back. Now it needs nurses
New York Times: A recent surge exposed its over-reliance on expatriate health workers.
'The race is on': Third wave hits UK as Delta variant takes hold
"The race is firmly on between the vaccine programme ... and the Delta variant."
In the wake of India's Covid crisis, a 'black fungus' epidemic follows
New York Times: Deadly disease has sickened former coronavirus patients across India.
Doctors spreading misinformation about Covid-19 may lose their job
Medical Council chair Dr Curtis Walker said some doctors were peddling conspiracies.
Sydney Covid outbreak grows, new restrictions
Health officials have introduced new rules across the city.
'It is not humane': Top NZ knight's plea to allow grieving Kiwis home
Sir Ian Taylor's employee had difficulty getting an MIQ space for sick father visit.
US sends 2.5 million vaccine doses to Taiwan
Donation tripled as a gesture to 'a family member to the world's democratic countries'.
Matt Heath - Why all I want is that delicious Covid vaccine
OPINION: We humans always want what we can't have.
Sydney Covid cluster grows to 9, restrictions extended
Officials said the Covid-19 Delta variant is posing a real threat to Sydney residents.
Covid-19: Brisbane records new local case of Delta variant
Officials fear the new case caught the Delta variant while on an Emirates flight.
Covid update: Four new MIQ cases, NZ closely watching Sydney outbreak
The busy mall at Bondi is popular with New Zealanders, says the Ministry of Health.
Metal fans mosh at the three-day UK Download Festival
Thousands of heavy metal fans enjoy Britain's first full music festival.
Covid-19 Delta variant quickly taking over the world
The Delta variant threatens a new Covid-19 outbreak in NSW, and Australia is not alone.
Liam Dann: The great worker shortage could solve itself - but no one wants that
OPINION: Worker shortages will get worse before they get better - what's the solution?
'Near and present danger': Sydney Covid cluster grows by two
The current outbreak in Sydney is of the more transmissible Delta variant.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Biden celebrates 300 million vaccine shot milestone
Biden announces 300 million vaccines have been administered in the 150 days.
Editorial: Reasons to be positive about vaccine rollout
Editorial: Group three jabs will provide more vulnerable residents with reassurance.
Israel to send a million Covid vaccine doses to Palestinians
Israel has fully reopened after vaccinating some 85 per cent of its adult population.
Stewart Island Covid-19 case investigation: Household contacts test negative
Potential case of Covid-19 was actually a virus causing cold and flu type symptoms
Covid lab leak evidence 'overwhelming', claim scientists
The chance that Covid-19 emerged naturally in animals is 'one in a million', pair claim.
115 new Covid cases in Fiji
Fiji has recorded 1578 cases since the latest outbreak started in April 2021.
Travel bubble stays open with NSW, vigilance urged for recent arrivals
Good news for those travelling from New South Wales.
Air NZ's Greg Foran on when long-haul travel could resume
Where to next for airline, heavy losses continue and a sweetener for remaining staff.
Kiwi schools targeted by anti-vaxxers
Ministry bulletins for school leaders have addressed misinformation since last year.
Mental health in MIQ: At least 30 people referred to specialist, crisis teams since managed isolation opened
Main reasons for referrals are depression, panic attacks and claustrophobia.
In sprint to reopening, sports hits pandemic obstacles
New York Times: No playing field, court or ring is safe from the disruptions of Covid.