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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
The move to Phase Two – Expert Reaction
New Zealand will enter Phase Two of its public health response to the Omicron outbreak tomorrow night. The shift is […]
Continue readingSteep hike in Covid cases – Expert Reaction
The Ministry of Health has reported 810 new Covid-19 cases today – a large rise on yesterday’s record 454 cases. The expected uptick in confirmed […]
Continue readingEmissions dropped over Delta lockdown – Expert Reaction
Greenhouse gas emissions from certain sectors fell 11 per cent over the September 2021 quarter according to new Stats NZ […]
Continue readingCritical workers to bypass home isolation – Expert Reaction
Close contacts of Covid-19 cases will be exempt from home isolation rules if they’re working in a critical sector and […]
Continue readingWhat’s the latest on Covid-19 immunity? – Expert Reaction
As Kiwis continue to get booster doses against Covid-19, the SMC checked in with experts for the latest on how immunity changes over […]
Continue readingFresh outbreaks arise in Pacific nations – Expert Reaction
After successfully holding Covid-19 at bay, some Pacific Island countries now face new outbreaks – including Omicron spread. This week […]
Continue readingGradual reopening of NZ from late Feb – Expert Reaction
Aotearoa New Zealand’s border with the world will be opened up in phases, with a five-step plan to prioritise returning […]
Continue readingBooster gap shortened to three months – Expert Reaction
Booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccine will be available to anyone who has had at least a three-month gap since their second […]
Continue readingMillions more rapid antigen tests acquired – Expert Reaction
An extra 36 million rapid antigen tests have been ordered by the government. Expected to arrive during February and March, two […]
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