Covid-19 update: 11,453 new cases, 18 deaths and 177 in hospital
The latest Covid-19 results for the week are in.
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Person dies in Florida after brain-eating amoeba infection
The infection might have been caused by sinus rinse practices using tap water.
Rare Disorders Month highlights real realities for whānau Māori
Rare Disorders NZ is calling on Aotearoa to #GlowUpShowUp for Rare Disorders Month.
Aotearoa called to #GlowUpShowUp for Rare Disorders Month
Three hundred thousand Kiwis live with rare disorders.
Northland tamariki measles immunisation rates 'too low'
A measles outbreak would be disastrous for Northland whanau due to low vaccination rates.
Focus: Dr Ayesha Verrall 'very concerned' about measles outbreak
Dr Verrall has said she is “very concerned” about a possible measles outbreak, given the rates of vaccination in New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald
Bruce Willis' daughter 'overwhelmed' since sharing his diagnosis
Bruce Willis' daughters are "in awe of the love" so many people have for their dad.
Two café staff isolating after measles case visited Tauranga businesses
An infected measles case visited Tauranga businesses - a reminder to get vaccinated.
Dementia driving test flawed
Opinion: John Williamson says it's a traumatic experience to put any senior through.
Covid-19 Royal Commission: When public will be informed on inquiry
The inquiry officially begins on Wednesday this week.
Brazil declares public health emergency for native Amazon people
Yanomamis are suffering from malnutrition and disease as a consequence of illegal mining.
Clinicians warn of heightened gout risk for Māori over summer
Clinicians urge whānau to enjoy kaimoana and barbecued foods in moderation this summer.
China reports 60,000 Covid-related deaths, says peak passed
The reported Covid deaths occurred in hospitals. More people might also have died at home.
'Terrified': Patient ‘gobsmacked’ after dentist trip ends in request for HIV test
The dental clinic is now reviewing the “isolated incident”.
Covid-19: ‘Novel features’ of Kraken cause for concern
New subvariant has potential to create a new wave of Covid-19 cases.
US approves drug that slows Alzheimer's
Leqembi is the first drug that’s been convincingly shown to slow the decline in memory.
Beds run out at Beijing hospital as Covid surge continues
The crisis follows China's abandonment of its most severe virus restrictions last month.
Fire and ice: Five big questions Kiwi researchers want to answer
Can cannabinoids treat pain? Where do our eels spawn? We highlight five new Kiwi studies.
Govt to assess Covid risk of travellers from China as Australia introduces testing of passengers
The move comes after Australia moves to introduce mandatory testing.
Lack of info on China’s Covid-19 surge stirs global concern
It comes after China said it would start reissuing passports and visas for Lunar New Year.
China races to vaccinate elderly amid Covid surge, but many reluctant
China has eased rules on testing, quarantine and movement, and cases are surging.
Māori undercounted and under-resourced in health, new data report confirms
Health data has never given a true indication of Māori numbers.
Doctor reveals whether Celine Dion will ever sing again
The star revealed yesterday she has been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome.
Jackass star fighting for life on ventilator with Covid, pneumonia
Bam Margera was hospitalised with pneumonia ... and then Covid complicated his care.
Super-mosquito ‘invasion’ could trigger malaria surge
The arrival of the "Anopheles stephensi" in at least five African countries is a "threat".
Nine children die as bacterial infection spreads in UK, lockdowns blamed
There have been more cases than usual, particularly in children under 10.
Pfizer asks FDA to clear updated Covid shot for kids under 5
The US company is pushing for the vaccine to be part of the immunisation schedule.
Cystic fibrosis drug win, serious police incident in West Akl & Iran to disband oppressive morality police | Focus Morning Bulletin 5 December, 2022
Huge win for those with cystic fibrosis, police staff involved in West Auckland 'serious incident' & Iran to disband morality police amid ongoing protests in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Cystic fibrosis: Funding of life-extending drug Trikafta proposed to start in April
Funding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.
New drug slows Alzheimer’s but can it make a real difference?
It's a bright spot after repeated disappointments in the quest for better treatments.
WHO declares new ‘imminent’ global threat
Warning measles could cause global problems if immunisation programmes aren't bought back.
Mad cow worries in US over, banned blood donors can give again
Donors were turned away after fears of mad cow disease in Europe more than 2 decades ago.
Residents to turn out for stem cell donation swabs to save 8yo's life
There are only three international matches for the girl, all of whom are too far away.
Vaccination programme must target Māori and Pacific, say advocates
Health workers want meningococcal vaccination to be more widely available.