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One new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation; none in community
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Covid app users struggle to turn on Bluetooth
Thousands of people have asked for help in enabling Bluetooth on the Covid-19 tracer app.
Live: Quarantinder - love-struck MIQ staffer snuck notes into guest's groceries
The hotel worker was sacked for the hotel room encounter.
Editorial: Too much left to chance in staying safe from Covid
The Covid-19 community outbreak is unsettling and highlights our border limitations.
First business prosecuted for not displaying QR code
WorkSafe and police have visited the business a number of times to reason with the owner.
Lockdown baby boom - is it a thing?
Some hospitals are reporting a baby boom nine months after the country's lockdown.
Auckland Covid-19 cases: New location of interest released
There are 19 locations relating to the Auckland border-related community cases.
Coronavirus may damage male fertility, study finds
Scientists find significant deterioration in semen quality in men infected with Covid.
How the coronavirus turns the body against itself
New York Times: Some patients develop antibodies that attack their own tissue.
Simon Wallace: Critical junction for aged care
Opinion: Sector is underfunded by an estimated $425 million per year but keeps delivering.
Three packs a day: MIQ nurse helps 20 international fishermen quit smoking
A 40-year habit stubbed out in just 14 days.
With all eyes on Covid-19, drug-resistant infections crept in
New York Times: The spread of other dangerous germs is surging.
Covid cases may have visited Albany restaurant more times than earlier revealed
'Loyal customers' of BBQ King Albany had a hankering for the north Auckland eatery's food.
Live: Hundreds swamp testing stations - latest results; tougher rules for MIQ guests
Hipkins and Bloomfield are giving the 1pm press briefing on the Auckland Covid cases.
No Covid test results back yet for 48 Pullman returnees
There are still 52 Pullman returnees who haven't had test results back.
Lockdown finger-licker fined for 'astonishing lapse of judgment'
The man licked his fingers and wiped them down the reception window of his workplace.
Isolation rule-breakers: Police issue nearly 50 warnings
Police have had to issue nearly 50 warnings to returnees in NZ MIQ facilities this summer.
QR scans double amid latest Covid-19 scare
Onus on Govt to keep momentum up as Covid-19 scare prompted doubling in QR code scans.
PM ponders tougher rules for returnees after completing managed isolation
Fresh alarm as more community cases surface. Major and events under threat.
Why vaccines alone will not end the pandemic
New York Times: If precautions are relaxed too soon it could mean many more deaths.
Too early to say if new variant any factor in new cases - virologist
Bloomfield: "This variant may evade some aspects of the body's immune response."
'Losing the sense of freedom': 17 days in MIQ, five Covid tests for Wellington father
"The main thing is the uncertainty. When you ask why or how long, no one knows."
Adult, child infected with South African strain in MIQ
Auckland pair test positive after release from Pullman Hotel.
'The numbers are on our side': Siouxsie Wiles on latest Covid cases
Microbiologist says it was good news that the two new cases appeared to be linked to MIQ.
Covid-19: Community cases cast doubt on holiday weekend events
Events over the Auckland Anniversary Day and Waitangi Day weekends are in doubt.
NZ comes top in international research on Covid response
While Aucklanders get tested, new research has backed NZ's Covid response.
Mayor says Auckland lockdown 'the last resort' after two new cases
It comes after two new cases of Covid-19 were identified in the Auckland community.
Restaurants, supermarkets: All the sites visited by new Auckland Covid pair
The list includes supermarkets, a petrol station, a pharmacy and a retail store.
Maternity tragedy: Health board 'deeply sorry' over mum's death
Review of death of Auckland mum and newborn leads to raft of changes to maternity care.
Siouxsie Wiles explains possible reasons for Pullman Covid cases
Newly revealed Covid cases could be 'weak positives', says microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles.
Covid-19: NZ-made immunity test could screen future travellers
A NZ-developed airport test could quickly screen travellers for immunity to coronavirus.
Analysis: Northland case a reminder NZ's 'dumb good luck' may run out
Without improvements to NZ's 'makeshift' border quarantine system the risk remains high.
Why aren't we seeing more Covid-19 cases in Northland?
Why have there been no further Northland community cases? An expert proposes two reasons.