Daniel Walker, Author at Science Media Centre

The latest on potential COVID-19 treatments – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 April 202001 May 2020

The US is considering fast-tracking the antiviral drug remdesivir for use in treating COVID-19 patients. However, two studies announced today give conflicting […]

Unusual COVID-19 symptoms – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 April 202030 April 2020

The Ministry of Health has updated its definition of COVID-19 symptoms to include a loss of smell. New suspected symptoms continue to […]

Employment after lockdown – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 28 April 202010 June 2020

An estimated 400,000 New Zealanders have returned to work today. But it’s still not known when the rest of the workforce will […]

Natural hazard preparedness and COVID-19 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 April 202005 March 2021

Over the past week we’ve had several reminders that natural hazards may still occur while we are focused on the […]

COVID-19 and immunity – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 March 202028 March 2020

People who become infected with COVID-19 have to fight the disease off with their own immune system. However once the […]

The COVID-19 risk for rural communities – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 March 2020

Cases of COVID-19 are being recorded in rural areas. Will the thinly-stretched health services be able to cope? Today’s Ministry of Health […]

NZ coronavirus lockdown – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 23 March 202024 March 2020

The country will move to the highest COVID-19 alert level on Wednesday. With 36 new coronavirus cases confirmed today, and […]

COVID-19: New alert system and possible community transmission – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 21 March 202023 March 2020

The Prime Minister has announced a new COVID-19 alert system, while two cases are being investigated for possible community transmission. The Prime Minister […]