Japan raises Covid alert level in Tokyo ahead of Olympics
Japan to raise Covid-19 alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures as cases surge.
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Australia secures more Pfizer vaccines - but they'll have to wait
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Six new Covid cases in MIQ, none in the community
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Ardern to companies contracting frontline workers: Test your staff or face the consequences
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Many children with serious inflammatory syndrome had no Covid symptoms
New York Times: The syndrome can strike young people weeks after their Covid-19 infection.
Covid-19: Unvaccinated workers in MIQ will be moved to low-risk roles
From Monday unvaccinated MIQ workers will start being moved to low-risk roles.
UK will achieve herd immunity on Monday
Number with protection through vaccine or previous infection will hit 73.4% on April 12.
Vaccine rollout in Otago called 'a shambles'
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The temporary suspension comes into force on Sunday.
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The travel suspension could extend to the US or Brazil if the situation changes.
Emirates introduces NZ flight restrictions days before India travel ban starts
The restriction applies to those who've been in India in the 14 days before their flight.
Transtasman bubble: Employers hesitant over Australian trips
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Covid-infected security guard missed two vaccine jabs for 'personal reasons'
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Chris Hipkins reveals positive border worker offered vaccine 'several' times
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President's callous remark after Brazil's deadliest day
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NZ suspends travel from India to combat surge in Covid cases
Ban on travellers from India begins on Sunday and will remain in place until April 28.
PM: Frontline border workers must be vaccinated by Monday or else
Border workers had been given time to consider vaccine options. Now time has run out.
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Focus Live: PM Ardern suspends travel from India following surge in infected travellers
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New York Times: China is deploying a medley of tactics to get people vaccinated.
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