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![Experimental Ebola drug could treat Covid-19 patients in clinical trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Experimental Ebola drug could treat Covid-19 patients in clinical trial
An experimental drug designed to treat Ebola could soon be used to treat Covid 19 patients
![Not enough protective medical gear available despite govt assurances, supplier says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Not enough protective medical gear available despite govt assurances, supplier says
The supply of protective gowns for medical workers at the Covid-19 frontline is in turmoil
![Sweden's schools and borders open in 'huge experiment' on Covid-19](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sweden's schools and borders open in 'huge experiment' on Covid-19
While most of the world is in lockdown to stop Covid 19, in Sweden, life goes unchanged.
![Coronavirus: How scientists stop the virus explained](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coronavirus: How scientists stop the virus explained
A vaccine to stop the coronavirus ravaging the world is at least a year away. Why?
![It's day 1 of NZ's four-week lockdown. What are you up to?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
It's day 1 of NZ's four-week lockdown. What are you up to?
Exercise, gardening and a whole lot of nothing on the agenda today for Kiwis.
![Police happy with behaviour hours after lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police happy with behaviour hours after lockdown
A larger police presence can be expected on the streets during the month-long lockdown.
![Big Read: How Covid-19 has perplexed scientists everywhere](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Big Read: How Covid-19 has perplexed scientists everywhere
Four months on from the birth of Covid-19, scientists have perplexing questions to answer.
![Coronavirus: The latest cases and their travel histories](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coronavirus: The latest cases and their travel histories
Fifty new cases of Covid-19 today - here's what we know about them.
![Steve Braunias: Kiwi virologist who knew 'angel of death' on way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Steve Braunias: Kiwi virologist who knew 'angel of death' on way
Professor Robert G. Webster is one of the world's greatest and most celebrated virologists
![Playgrounds shut down across New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Playgrounds shut down across New Zealand
Sorry kids - those slides and swings are a no-go for the next four weeks.
![Covid-19 coronavirus: Lockdown 'sacrifice' must come with testing surge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Covid-19 coronavirus: Lockdown 'sacrifice' must come with testing surge
Ramping up Covid-19 testing and tracing could save NZ having to go into more lockdowns.
![Flight, location details of today's 40 new Covid-19 cases](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Flight, location details of today's 40 new Covid-19 cases
There were 40 confirmed cases and three probable cases of Covid-19 announced today.
![It's a Home Guard of a different sort - a medical kind](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
It's a Home Guard of a different sort - a medical kind
Home Guard NZ is calling on available doctors to sign up to help in the Covid-19 crisis.
!['I'm not done with our borders yet' - PM Jacinda Ardern](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I'm not done with our borders yet' - PM Jacinda Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says they are in talks about more border restrictions.
!['Please stay home' - 'scared' intensive care doctor's plea to NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Please stay home' - 'scared' intensive care doctor's plea to NZ
'The worst thing you can do is visit the supermarket.'
![Coronavirus lockdown: What it means for grandparents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coronavirus lockdown: What it means for grandparents
For some grandparents, four solid weeks with young children could be a real strain.
![Coronavirus: Details of 36 new cases revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coronavirus: Details of 36 new cases revealed
The majority are in Auckland but the latest cases are spread across New Zealand.
![The end: Movie theatres closed from today due to coronavirus safety fears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The end: Movie theatres closed from today due to coronavirus safety fears
All Events Cinemas are to close from today due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation.
![Teachers shocked by council call to close schools](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Teachers shocked by council call to close schools
The Teaching Council which represents 100,000 teachers has written to Ardern.
![Coronavirus: What you need to know about Sunday's developments](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coronavirus: What you need to know about Sunday's developments
New Zealand now has 66 confirmed cases of Covid-19.
![Coronavirus: DoC campsites, huts closed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coronavirus: DoC campsites, huts closed
Hoping to go camping to get away from it all? Bad news.
![Coronavirus: Mt Roskill Grammar parent tests positive after attending Fiafia night](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coronavirus: Mt Roskill Grammar parent tests positive after attending Fiafia night
The man arrived in New Zealand on March 12, before self-isolation rules were announced.
![NZ scientists to trial drug on Kiwi patients to combat coronavirus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ scientists to trial drug on Kiwi patients to combat coronavirus
Anti-viral agents for HIV and malaria may offer a "bridge" until Covid-19 vaccine arrives.
![Coronavirus cure hope: 79yo successfully treated with experimental drug](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coronavirus cure hope: 79yo successfully treated with experimental drug
The drug, remdesivir, was first developed by US drug firm Gilead to treat Ebola.
![Flying into China: 'We waited for 16 hours, the windows were nailed shut'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Flying into China: 'We waited for 16 hours, the windows were nailed shut'
Frightening process but family "in awe of the complexity and effort" being made by China.
![Next Game of Thrones book in the works](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Next Game of Thrones book in the works
"Things are pretty grim in the Seven Kingdoms… maybe not as grim as they may become here."
![Coronavirus: Thousands of Covid-19 test kits ordered](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coronavirus: Thousands of Covid-19 test kits ordered
Health Minister says the country will need a 'long supply' of the kits.
![Focus: How to stop the spread of coronavirus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Focus: How to stop the spread of coronavirus
Focus: How to stop the spread of coronavirus. Video / AP / Mark Mitchell
![Perspective: with Heather du Plessis-Allan - Choose your information wisely](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Perspective: with Heather du Plessis-Allan - Choose your information wisely
Perspective: with Heather du Plessis-Allan - Choose your information wisely.