The H5N1 virus continues its global spread, having recently been found for the first time ever in mainland Antarctica. Avian […]
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The science of complexity – Expert Q&A
International researchers specialising in complex systems like disease spread, creativity, and AI ethics are visiting New Zealand. The Capital City […]
Continue readingCovid-19 over the holidays – Expert Reaction
Modelling suggests hospitalisations from New Zealand’s current Covid-19 wave will peak this week. Meanwhile a new variant JN.1 is gaining traction in […]
Continue readingDeadly bird flu outbreaks are starting in new places – Expert Reaction
Deadly bird flu virus outbreaks are now starting in places outside Asia, including in Europe and Africa, suggesting a shift […]
Continue readingExperts call for comprehensive mitigation strategy for Covid-19, RSV & influenza – Expert Reaction
A group of 16 New Zealand researchers say we should start treating illnesses such as influenza and RSV more like […]
Continue readingOverly broad definitions and pitfalls may plague Long COVID research – Expert Reaction
Three overseas experts say Long COVID misunderstanding is widespread, due to common pitfalls in the research, including a lack of […]
Continue readingCovid-19 subvariant ‘Pirola’ detected in NZ – Expert Reaction
ESR has detected the highly mutated COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 – known as ‘Pirola’ – in New Zealand wastewater samples taken […]
Continue readingCryptosporidium outbreak in Queenstown – Expert Reaction
A boil water notice is in place for Queenstown and Frankton, as officials work to find the source of a cryptosporidium outbreak. The […]
Continue readingAll COVID-19 requirements removed – Expert Reaction
As of Tuesday 15 August 2023, mandatory seven-day isolation will no longer be required for people with COVID-19, and visitors to healthcare […]
Continue readingKids could be worst off in winter illness surge – Expert Q&A
Cases of RSV and Influenza B are on the rise this winter – both illnesses which predominately affect our youngest […]
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