A review of seven clinical trials finds corticosteroids improve the chance of survival for COVID-19 patients. The research pooled data from […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Cyber attack campaign warning – Expert Reaction
An ‘ongoing campaign’ of cyber attacks has prompted the GCSB to issue a warning for New Zealand businesses. Two major news outlets have […]
Continue readingSecuring a COVID-19 vaccine for New Zealand – Expert Reaction
The Government has today announced further investment in COVID-19 vaccine research and manufacturing. The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, University […]
Continue readingCOVID-19 vaccines developed with human embryonic cells – Expert Reaction
Religious leaders and anti-abortion groups have raised concerns over the use of human cells in COVID-19 vaccine development. Senior Catholic […]
Continue readingNZX affected by cyber attack – Expert Reaction
The New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) was down again briefly on Wednesday morning. This followed a shut down and trading […]
Continue readingFirst confirmed case of COVID-19 reinfection – Expert Reaction
A man in Hong Kong is the first confirmed case to have been infected with SARS-Co-V2 for a second time. Researchers in Hong […]
Continue readingAlert level update and mandatory masks on public transport – Expert Reaction
Auckland will stay in Alert Level 3 for the rest of the week. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the city […]
Continue readingAuckland stays at Alert Level 3 – Expert Reaction
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today announced that the current Alert Level settings will remain in place until Monday. Auckland […]
Continue readingCOVID-19 border testing strategy – Expert Reaction
The government has today announced a new team will support the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 testing strategy, nationally and at […]
Continue readingSenior students return to schools – Expert Reaction
The Ministry of Education will allow Auckland secondary schools to open their doors for senior students under Alert Level 3. Principals will […]
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