An investigation is underway after a participant in the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial fell seriously ill. AstraZeneca is investigating whether […]
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COVID-19 death in Auckland – Expert Reaction
A man in his 50s with a coronavirus infection has died in Middlemore Hospital’s intensive care unit. It is the first COVID-19 […]
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Racism in healthcare and COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
Two studies have documented the effects of inequity and racism in our healthcare system. A Te Pūnaha Matatini study shows the estimated […]
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Steroids help treat critically ill COVID-19 patients – Expert Reaction
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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Securing 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 […]
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COVID-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 […]
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First 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 […]
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Alert 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 […]
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COVID-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 […]
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Senior 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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