Frustrated on the frontline: Northland education leaders want critical worker status and easier access to RATs
Northland education leaders demand RATs kits for teachers and school staff.
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March 1 2022 There are nearly 20,000 new community cases of Covid-19 today, with 373 people in hospital, nine of whom are in ICU, and just under 100,000 active cases.
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Parliament buildings reinforced, some staff relocated after protesters' warning
The protesters show no sign of leaving.
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Decision comes as 14,633 new community cases and 24 border cases were reported.
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Bay of Plenty general practices face doctor burnout and vacancy-filling issues.
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While fewer year 10s are smoking a survey has found an increase in vaping.
Live: Protesters install permanent toilets plumbed into wastewater at Parliament
Calm scenes at Parliament this morning mark a strong contrast to clashes overnight.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 26th February Wrap
February 26 2022 There were 13,606 new community cases of Covid-19 announced in New Zealand today.
The protest leader, tinfoil hats and the conspiracy theory
Tinfoil hats are in use at the Parliament camp amid claims of a Government radiation plot.
Special report: Rest homes 'on verge of collapse' as Omicron threatens
Nurses are working double and even triple shifts - 24 hours - to plug gaps.
Desperate pharmacist on denying RATs to sick: 'I just feel so helpless'
A pharmacist says countless symptomatic people are seeking tests she can't give out.
Five deaths, record 12,011 new cases - nearly double yesterday; 237 in hospital
Of the 12,011 new cases, 3807 were detected via PCR tests and 8223 were by using RATs.
Live: Unvaccinated students can participate in after-school activities under phase 3
There will also be a new supply of RAT tests and masks for schools.
Focus Live: Unvaccinated students can participate in school activities under phase 3
February 25 2022 School students, unvaccinated or not, can now participate in all school activities, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has announced. Hipkins said a week ago Covid-19 was in 1 in 10 schools, it's now in one in five.
'It's like preparing for war': Health staff under pressure battling Omicron
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'Children and young people' dominating Omicron cases in South Auckland
Dr Matire Harwood is seeing a rapid rise in positive results in young people.
Focus Live: NZ moves to phase 3 of the Omicron response
February 24 2022 New Zealand will move to phase 3 of the Omicron response at 11.59pm Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed today.
Live: Positive test rate soars; fears widespread undiagnosed Covid cases
There were 3297 community cases reported yesterday.
'At least two' positive Covid-19 test results among protesters
Health officials have been made aware of 'at least two' positive Covid-19 results.
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The Government signals a move to phase 3 of the Omicron response plan is nearby.
'Huge backlog': Covid testing sites swamped - 10% of results taking longer than five days
Some community testing sites continue to face high demand leading to delays in processing.
Focus Live: $140 million to support Māori and Pacific health providers
February 22 2022 Just over $140 million will be given to Māori and Pasifika health providers to help those communities hit the hardest in the current Covid outbreak.
Deputy PM on protest violence, says NZ set to enter phase 3 of Omicron outbreak
The Ministry of Health reported 2365 new community cases of Covid-19 in NZ on Monday.
Council tells staff not to spread Covid misinformation
All four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.
Mother's bid to have child removed from 'anti-vax' father declined by Family Court
A 12-year-old told his parents that he didn't want to be vaccinated. His mother disagreed.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on Omicron surge and Wellington protest
February 21 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern has provided details on the conditions under which vaccination mandates could be eased as protests continue around Parliament's grounds.
Live: 2365 new Covid cases today; two deaths reported; 116 people in hospital
This brings the total Covid deaths to 55 since the outbreak began nearly two years ago.
Live: Records tumble - 2522 new cases, 100 in hospital, RATs for Auckland cases
There were 1901 community Covid cases on Saturday and 1929 on Friday.
South Auckland GPs call for new anti-viral drugs
Almost 50 per cent of all current Covid-19 cases in NZ are in Counties Manukau district.
The Auckland problem: Higher infection rate, lower booster uptake
Unboosted Aucklanders eligible for their third jab need to get it now, expert says.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 19th February Wrap
February 19 2022 There were 1901 new Covid-19 cases in the community today as more people head to Wellington's protester-occupied Parliament grounds. Video / NZ Herald / George Heard / Mike Scott
Live: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surge
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