Infected in MIQ: New Covid community case has South African strain
The community case has 15 close contacts and likely got Covid in MIQ.
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The latest update from the Ministry of Health on Covid numbers.
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MIQ hotel evacuated after smoke seen coming from roof
Two fire appliances were at the scene.
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The disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.
Govt poised to announce wider-ranging Covid testing for passengers coming to NZ
A Govt spokesperson says details on widened pre-departure rules will be provided 'shortly'
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31 new Covid cases in managed isolation; 19 cases linked to UK strain
Cases have averaged 10 a day since the last update on Thursday.
Foreigners responsible for $68.5m of hospital debt
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The woman was now on leave after comments on social media.
Covid confusion: How a runny nose sparked district court lockdown
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Ministry of Health spent $37 million on defective Covid PPE gear
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Six new Covid cases in managed isolation; Two from UK
The UK went into lockdown today as a new strain of Covid raced out of control.
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Dr Ashley Bloomfield on new Covid-19 variant
Dr Ashley Bloomfield comments on the cases of the new UK variant that have been found in New Zealand's managed isolation facilities. Video / Ministry of Health
Six cases of UK virus strain detected in NZ; 19 new Covid cases in managed isolation
Five of the cases travelled from the United Kingdom and one travelled from South Africa.
NZ to require pre-departure Covid tests for UK, US travellers
Similar rules are likely "for travellers using most other long-haul routes", Hipkins says.
Patu Sigley is Ministry of Health's Volunteer of the Year
The award recognises her outstanding achievements within the community over 50 years.
Eleven new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation, new border test starts tonight
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Wellingtonian Michael Baker pleasantly surprised with MNZM award for epidemiology
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Of the 16 cases reported in the past four days, 15 are at the border, one is historical.