90% Covid vaccination uptake is possible; alternative is bleak
Vaccinating 90 per cent of Kiwis over 5 could spare NZ thousands of deaths, model finds.
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Focus Live: 15 new Covid-19 community cases
September 23 2021 A high vaccination rate would be a "golden ticket" for New Zealand and make level 4 lockdowns a thing of the past, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Ardern's comment followed the announcement of 15 new Covid-19 cases in the community.
'Golden ticket for NZ' - PM says no level 4 with high vax rates; 15 new cases
Modelling also suggests that vaccinations alone won't be enough to keep the virus at bay.
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Government announces new Health NZ and Māori Health Authority team
The Māori Health Authority will work alongside Health NZ with a joint role.
MIQ for athletes: Government warned of public backlash
Overseas sports players are able to enter NZ using border exemptions for critical workers.
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Disabled athletes miss out on health screening due to Special Olympics postponement
The Special Olympics would have undertaken 5000 health screenings at this year's games.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The more of us who get our jabs, the brighter our future is going to be
"The economy is critical but also people matter...vaccination is the only answer."
Opinion | Our response to Covid can lead us into more equitable and prosperous future
OPINION: Jim Metson puts the case for using Covid strategies to work on other advances.
The 90% Project: Green Gorilla well on their way to 100% vaccination
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Spit hoods used on 117 children, young people by police
Police used the hoods 129 times in total, with seven people placed in them more than once.
Chronically ill patients confused by mixed messaging around vaccine
Patients told to wait for Novavax left confused by mixed messaging.
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'Good' gut bacteria really could help you lose weight - study
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Māori dominating the tail of the Delta outbreak
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Covid-19: Experts answer five questions we're all asking
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Pfizer says Covid-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
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Focus Live: 23 new Covid-19 community cases
September 22 2021 There are 23 Covid-19 cases in the community as Auckland enjoys its first day of alert level 3. 80 per cent of eligible Kiwis in Auckland are now vaccinated with at least their first dose.
Govt pushes back vaccines for potential booster and u12s next year
It comes as Auckland enters its first day at level 3 after five weeks in lockdown.
Nursing students require full Covid vaccination to graduate
Some students are worried about the delays to graduate due to new vaccination rules.
Live: NZ may not return to zero cases, level 1 still possible - Bloomfield
Aucklanders queued for McDonald's last night. Now they are getting their morning coffee.
Major Pharmac review report delayed by lockdown
The Act Party says delays are 'not good enough' for those who have made submissions.
Further $36m funding for Māori health providers' Covid response announced
Associate Minister of Health says it's critical Māori health providers get more resources.
Analysis: NZ cannot abandon elimination strategy while Māori and Pasifika vaccination rates are too low
Elimination remains the best way to avoid repeating the mistakes of history.
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Pfizer jab could soon be okayed for young children
Medical regulators would act as fast as possible to approve the vaccine for children.
Jennifer King: Why you shouldn't make a habit of doing a 'just in case' wee
Overly frequent visits to the loo, or going 'just in case' is a habit worth quitting.
Up to 20 hospital staff stood down after contact with Covid positive man
Man evaded security staff by hiding in a lift before spending half an hour in a ward.
Focus Live: 14 new Covid-19 community cases
September 21 2021 There are 14 Covid cases in the community as Auckland prepares to shift down to alert level 3 tomorrow.
14 community cases today; new $12k fine for rule breakers
Officials have confirmed how Auckland prisoner who sparked mini lockdown became infected.