Covid-19: NZ needs new playbook to replace 'inefficient' traffic lights
Epidemiologists call for new system that could also be used against severe flu outbreaks.
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A total of 553 people are in hospital, including 23 in ICU.
Covid: 5933 cases and 10 deaths today
There have been 30 Covid deaths in the past two days.
Omicron outbreak: 30 deaths, 13,636 new cases in past two days
The Ministry of Health didn't provide an update yesterday as it was Good Friday.
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Many people who have caught Covid-19 feel they have not received the healthcare needed.
Orange for Easter: NZ moving to new traffic light setting from midnight; 9495 new cases
New Covid-19 case numbers have generally fallen nationwide.
'Game changer for women': Govt promises women's health strategy
Women, trans, inter-sex and non-binary people are slipping through the cracks.
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Health officials reported 7592 cases, 640 hospitalisations and 11 deaths yesterday.
Third death considered to be linked to Covid-19 vaccine, says ministry
All three cases are currently with coroners to determine the cause of death.
NZ's Covid-related death toll now 500; 7592 new cases today
Today's deaths take the total number of publicly reported deaths with Covid to 500.
Past the peak - lowest Covid case numbers in 45 days but 12 more deaths
There has been a steady decline in case numbers over recent weeks.
Surge in aged care deaths, 164 facilities battling cases
Desperate staff shortages have worsened since the Omicron wave began.
Omicron outbreak: 11 deaths, 8531 new cases, 635 hospitalisations
Of those in hospital, most are in the Auckland metro area.
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Caution in traffic light decision urged despite easing pressure
Case numbers dipped slightly below 10,000 yesterday.
Covid-19 Omicron: Bay of Plenty hospitalisation numbers peaking
The number of people aged over 65 contracting the virus is also rising in the region.
Omicron outbreak: 10 deaths - including person under 19; 9906 new cases
A person under the age of 19 has died with Covid.
Live: Declining cases numbers 'good news' but drop gradual amid high hospitalisations
Case numbers and hospitalisations declining but long tail coming.
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The next director-general of health will have a very different role to Bloomfield's.
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Feedback on fizzy drink ban in primary schools opens
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PM Jacinda Ardern on Ukraine sanctions, rent freezes
PM set to face questions on Omicron, soft drinks in schools, Ukraine.
Bloomfield, two other top health officials quit - fears of burnout, fatigue
Since the start of the pandemic Bloomfield has fronted close to 300 press conferences.
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There are increasing reports of people having the virus, but recording negative RATs.
'Gamechanger' - so why are Kiwis starting to ignore the booster?
Almost 73 per cent of the eligible population have been boosted.
Urgent call for regulation on alcohol, cigarettes and vape products sold through delivery services
Without appropriate oversight, home deliveries had the potential to increase harm - study.
Meningitis Foundation 'horrified' as $1.6m of vaccines wasted
It amounts to more than 17,000 doses – which could have been given to those most at-risk.
Leaked memo raises questions over Ministry of Health's daily case numbers
We don't really know the number of community cases, people aren't recording their results.
Exodus: Two more top health bosses quitting as Bloomfield resigns
Burnout from Covid response believed to be behind public health leadership exodus.