Focus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 12th February Wrap
February 12 2022 There was a record 454 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today with 27 people now in hospital as Omicron continues to surge.
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Emergency failures: Ambulance delayed over an hour for heart attack victim
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Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 8th February Wrap
February 8 2022 A million people due to get booster shots will begin receiving text message or email alerts from today, as PM Jacinda Ardern promised $400,000 to rural communities in her post-Cabinet press conference.
Focus Live: Omicron 'set to accelerate quickly' - PM Jacinda Ardern
February 8 2022 "We were able to essentially stamp out Delta. With Omicron, we won't be able to do that," PM Jacinda Ardern said of the current outbreak.
Convoy protesters 'in for long haul', council considering options
The anti-mandate protesters intend to stay for 'at least a few days' in Wellington.
'Significant strain': New Omicron modelling predicts hit on health system
Daily hospital admissions could range from 200 to 800.
Surge in school Covid cases; PM won't engage with anti-mandate convoy
Yesterday 188 Covid-19 community cases were reported by health officials.
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188 community Covid cases today, 14 in hospital
New cases in DHBs across North Island and in Canterbury.
Five cases announced in Hawke's Bay today
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