'Severe outbreak': Beijing closes schools, scrambles to contain Covid spread
Officials ban people deemed high risk from Chinese capital after an additional 27 cases.
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WHO urges work on contact tracing system
The WHO believes NZs tracing app still needs further development.
False alarm makes 'hearts flutter': Possible Covid-19 case, retested negative
'Of course that made a few hearts flutter," says Dr Ashley Bloomfield.
Time to define Covid elimination, Kiwi scientists say
As NZ's Covid-19 case count goes to zero, scientists renew calls to define elimination.
Coronavirus began 'as an accident' in Chinese lab, ex spy boss says
Former boss of British spy agency praises Australians for taking on China.
Covid 19 coronavirus: WHO changes advice on wearing masks
'Wear them' says World Health Organisation.
Laura Clarke: Summit will pursue a Covid 19 coronavirus vaccine for all the world
Comment: 'We need to work together, at speed, on a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine.'
How NZ's Covid-19 death rate stacks up versus the world
Australia and NZ have the lowest Covid death rates in the OECD.
Record high: India reports over 8000 new virus cases in one day
India has reported more than 8,000 new cases of the coronavirus in a single day.
Covid 19: WHO tipped to back wearing masks
Professor Michael Baker says a WHO review of the use of masks will change policy.
Big Read: Grieving family's questions join chorus over Covid-19
Prime Minister's office vague on what inquiry will be held on Covid-19, or when.
Covid 19 inquiry essential - but a global agreement is the easy part
Whatever form the inquiry takes - and whenever it's done - the world must learn from this.
North Korea's brutal Covid-19 swipe at WHO critics
The US has been critical of WHO and China over Covid-19. Now North Korea has taken a swipe
Biggest number of new Covid-19 cases recorded in a single day
There have been more worldwide infections in the past 24 hours than ever before.
What needs to happen for NZ to move to level 1
PM to set out how Cabinet will make decisions to further lift restrictions.
Risk of Covid-19 spreading in schools is 'extremely low'
Major study shows negligible transmission of Covid-19 among pupils and teachers.
Second hit - Warning of new wave of coronavirus in Europe
Top WHO official warns second spike could coincide with outbreaks of other diseases.
Audrey Young: Peters' diplomacy like a bull in a China shop
Comment: Jacinda Ardern was forced to step in to repair Winston Peters' damage.
'Stop making wrong statements': China slams NZ over Taiwan stance
The comments come after Winston Peters spoke out in support of Taiwan.
WHO denies claim that China sought to delay virus warning
Report at a German news outlet says world lost four to six weeks in fighting the virus.
Alexander Gillespie: What the world needs to know about covid 19
COMMENT: A greater tragedy than the Covid 19 virus itself would be not to learn from it.
What exactly is elimination? Scientists push for concrete definition
Scientists have proposed a specific definition for 'elimination' - NZ's big Covid-19 goal.
Forbidden fruit: Pawpaw 'tests positive' for coronavirus after 'compromised' test
The Tanzanian president described 'compromised' testing kits as a 'dirty game'.
Bloomfield v Hosking: 'We do have a heart'; Kiwis zero in on level 2 rules, travel ban may ease
PM lauds zero new cases yesterday but warns it says nothing about the success of level 3.
Invisible enemy: The mysterious first days of the deadly coronavirus
Censored messages, a whistleblower and a muzzled scientist - first days of Covid-19.
How a cold home during level 3 will affect your health
Research shows being cold stresses the immune system.
WHO boss says the world did not listen
WHO boss has said his clear warning issued on January 30 went ignored by many.
WHO warns countries against issuing 'immunity passports'
"Immunity certificates" would clear recovered people to leave home and travel for work.
US death toll passes 50,000; world leaders launch virus plan
But the US won't take part in a "landmark" plan launched by European leaders and the WHO.
Up to half of Covid 19 deaths in Europe are in care homes
Organisation describes "unimaginable human tragedy" in care homes for elderly, disabled.
What health care can you expect under alert level 3?
GPs given the green light to open, dentists to do urgent surgeries.
Scott Morrison's plan to overhaul the WHO - with Trump's help
If successful, sweeping changes could spell the end of the WHO altogether.
Revealed: Surprising stat that allowed NZ schools to open
Ministry says closing schools and childcare reduces deaths by only 2 to 4 per cent.