Results of genome testing from two Auckland COVID-19 cases that were under investigation have confirmed that one case is connected […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Why do people believe conspiracy theories? – Expert Reaction
The widely-accepted idea that a loss of control leads people to believe conspiracy theories is challenged by new research from […]
Continue readingAuckland’s level three extension – Expert Reaction
Auckland will stay in Alert Level 3 for another 12 days. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern provided the update this evening […]
Continue readingCOVID-19 cases found outside Auckland – Expert Reaction
Community transmission of COVID-19 has extended beyond Auckland’s borders, with new cases confirmed in the rural Waikato town of Tokoroa. […]
Continue readingSpotting COVID-19 symptoms – Expert Reaction
The Prime Minister has urged people to look out for the onset of COVID-19 symptoms if they’ve been in contact […]
Continue readingTracing community cases of COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
Efforts to track down the origin of the new cases of COVID-19 in the community are ongoing. Director-General of Health […]
Continue readingNext steps as COVID-19 returns – Expert Reaction
New Zealanders have been briefed with new information about how the Government is handling new cases of community transmission. The […]
Continue readingRussia COVID vaccine claim – UK SMC Expert Reaction
News reports suggest Russia has approved a COVID-19 vaccine after two months of tests in humans. Our colleagues at the […]
Continue readingNew COVID-19 cases in NZ community – Expert Reaction
Four COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in one Auckland family from an unknown source. From noon on Wednesday, the city will […]
Continue readingEarly NZ scientist careers made vulnerable by COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
The COVID-19 pandemic is making the careers of NZ researchers even more vulnerable, according to a new discussion paper. The […]
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