Queensland scraps Covid alert system amid flu outbreak
Queensland scraps Covid alert system amid flu outbreak
Queensland's traffic light advisory for Covid-19 will be scrapped as the state faces the threat of an early wave of flu cases.
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Covid effects still hitting schools
'Seriously concerning': Covid effects still hitting schools
The education watchdog says the Covid-19 pandemic continues to hurt students' grades, and some learners are now more than a year behind where they should be.
NZ passes 3000 Covid deaths
NZ passes 3000 Covid deaths
New Zealand has now recorded more than 3000 deaths attributed to Covid-19, the Ministry of Health says.
Smile lessons surge in Japan as Covid masks come off
Smile lessons surge in Japan as Covid masks come off
As Covid restrictions ease in Japan and citizens slowly move away from mask-wearing, smile instructors are seeing a surge in demand.
Claims Aussie-grown garlic can ward off Covid, flu
Claims Aussie-grown garlic can ward off Covid, flu
Certain garlic varieties grown in Australia can reduce the infectiousness of Covid-19 and influenza, according to world-first Australian research.
14,657 new Covid cases, 1193 in South
14,657 new Covid cases, 1193 in South
There were 14,657 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand in the week to midnight on Sunday, and a further 43 deaths attributed to the virus.
Most eligible Kiwis yet to get Omicron-targeted booster
Most eligible Kiwis yet to get Omicron-targeted booster
Most eligible Kiwis have yet to get the new Covid-19 booster, and an expert says lifting uptake is crucial to reducing the number of people hospitalised or killed by the virus this winter.
Covid-19 status change makes no difference to NZ: Baker
Covid-19 status change makes no difference to NZ: Baker
The World Health Organisation's decision to remove Covid-19 as a global health emergency is the right move, epidemiologist Michael Baker says.
WHO declares end to Covid global health emergency
WHO declares end to Covid global health emergency
The World Health Organization has ended the global emergency status for Covid-19, more than three years after its original declaration.
Pandemic seriously harmed kids' mental health
Pandemic seriously harmed kids' mental health: study
The Covid-19 pandemic has seriously harmed the mental health of Australian youths, and the effects are still being felt despite restrictions easing.
US to end Covid vax requirements for foreign travellers
US to end Covid vax requirements for foreign travellers
The United States will end its Covid-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers and federal workers on May 11, when the coronavirus public health emergency ends.
Smaller Covid waves, but still 'major uncertainties' - Michael Baker
Smaller Covid waves, but still 'major uncertainties' - Michael Baker
New Zealand is in the grip of a fourth wave of Covid but it is predicted to be smaller than previous mass outbreaks.
Ministry abandons Covid infection survey
Ministry of Health abandons Covid infection survey
A long-awaited survey of Covid-19 infections has been abandoned by the Ministry of Health.
Half of students regularly at school in term 4
Half of students regularly at school in term 4
Just over half of New Zealand school students regularly attended school in term 4 last year, figures released today show.
12,383 new Covid cases, another 20 deaths
12,383 new Covid cases, another 20 deaths
There were 12,383 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand in the week to midnight on Sunday, and a further 20 deaths attributed to the virus.
Fourth wave of Covid-19 here, Baker warns
Fourth wave of Covid-19 here, Baker warns
Epidemiologist Michael Baker says that the country is experiencing its fourth wave of Covid-19 infection and warns people to stay vigilant.
'Era has passed' as Beijing subway drops Covid mask rule
'Era has passed' as Beijing subway drops Covid mask rule
Beijing's subway has dropped mandatory mask requirements for travellers, days after a Chinese health expert said the threat of Covid-19 to humans is no longer at a serious level.
'Era has passed' as Beijing subway drops Covid mask rule
'Era has passed' as Beijing subway drops Covid mask rule
Beijing's subway has dropped mandatory mask requirements for travellers, days after a Chinese health expert said the threat of Covid-19 to humans is no longer at a serious level.
'We don't need mandatory isolation periods'
'We don't need mandatory isolation periods': Luxon
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says he would have physically gone back to work earlier than seven days after testing positive for Covid-19 if it were not mandatory to isolate.
Covid restrictions to remain in place
Covid restrictions to remain in place
The Government has decided to keep the country's few remaining Covid-19 restrictions in place, for now.