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Omicron’s ‘incomplete escape’ of Pfizer jab’s protection – Expert Reaction
Early lab results from a small South African study suggest the Omicron variant may be able to bypass some of […]
Continue readingPreparing for a Covid summer – Expert Reaction
The country is preparing for another major shift in how it manages COVID-19, with Auckland able to interact with the […]
Continue readingPrevious Covid-19 infection may not protect against Omicron – Expert Reaction
Early research from South Africa suggests the Omicron variant may carry a higher reinfection risk compared to the Beta and […]
Continue readingWill current vaccines work against Omicron? – Expert Reaction
Current vaccines may not work as well against the Omicron variant than for earlier strains of the coronavirus, according to […]
Continue readingCovid-19 vaccine for kids expected early next year – Expert Reaction
The Government anticipates rolling out the paediatric version of the Pfizer vaccine by the end of January 2022, pending Medsafe […]
Continue readingPreparing to enter the Traffic Light system – Expert Reaction
How can New Zealanders make good decisions to lower risk and keep safe when we enter the new Traffic Light […]
Continue reading‘Orange’ and ‘Red’ Covid-19 settings across the country – Expert Reaction
Swathes of the North Island will enter the most restrictive setting in the country’s new Covid-19 protection framework, taking effect […]
Continue readingWHO labels Omicron a new Covid variant of concern – Expert Reaction
The heavily-mutated Covid-19 variant Omicron is spreading in South Africa as the country sees a fresh spike in cases. Early evidence suggests […]
Continue readingWhich COVID rapid tests are best? – Expert Reaction
A Kiwi research team has weighed up rapid testing choices. Rapid antigen tests may miss up to 44% of cases – but […]
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