The Ministry of Health has today announced that there are no active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. The final coronavirus patient has […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Hydroxychloroquine research retracted – Expert Reaction
Authors of two studies on the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19 have retracted the work, saying they “can no longer […]
Continue readingFunding for R&D in New Zealand – Expert Reaction
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Woods has today announced $401.3 million funding for research and development through Budget […]
Continue readingAction for Healthy Waterways – Expert Reaction
The Government has announced new rules and regulations to clean up New Zealand’s waterways and protect them from future pollution. […]
Continue readingGovernment revises Alert Level 2 rules – Expert Reaction
The New Zealand Government has today revised the rules of COVID-19 Alert Level 2. Gatherings can increase to 100 people from […]
Continue readingGovt releases contact tracing app – Expert Reaction
The New Zealand Government has released a contact tracing app to help people keep a record of their movements amidst […]
Continue readingTamariki head back to school – Expert Reaction
Schools and Early Learning Centres will re-open tomorrow under Alert Level 2. All children can go to school or Early Learning Services, with […]
Continue readingHealthcare inequities and COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
A new model predicts how COVID-19 could spread through different groups in the New Zealand population. The study – which […]
Continue readingBudget 2020 – Expert Reaction
The Government has published its Budget 2020 ‘Rebuilding Together’ this afternoon, announcing $50 billion to deliver a COVID-19 response and […]
Continue readingViral mutations, lineages, and strains – Expert Reaction
A pre-print study says there is a new, quickly spreading mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The study – which has […]
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