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Nine new Covid-19 cases, five in community
Another five new cases of Covid-19 have been identified in the community today, all linked to the Auckland cluster. Four further cases have been found in isolation. Video
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Experts urge mask wearing to control Covid-19 outbreak
New Zealanders will need to wear masks and get tested "the minute they have any symptom" of Covid-19 for the country to control the latest cluster under lower alert levels, Dr Siouxsie Wiles says. Audio
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Covid-19: Siouxsie Wiles 'worried' about Auckland Alert Level change
Auckland has joined the rest of New Zealand in level 2 - albeit with a handful of extra restrictions.
Given the new cases of the virus that continue to turn up in the community, it's a choice that's… Audio
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Mt Roskill Covid-19 mini cluster: 'The more loose ends, the more concerned I am'
A new 'mini cluster' of Covid-19 cases in Auckland identified yesterday is concerning to see on the cusp of the city lowering alert levels, microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles says.
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Mt Roskill Covid-19 mini cluster: 'The more loose ends, the more concerned I am '
A new 'mini cluster' of Covid-19 cases in Auckland identified yesterday is concerning to see on the cusp of the city lowering alert levels, microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles says. Audio
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Covid-19: 'Loose ends' popping up in Auckland concerning - Wiles
A new "mini cluster" of Covid-19 cases has been identified in Mount Roskill, but as yet, no epidemiological links have been made to the Auckland outbreak.
Five people associated with the Mt Roskill… Audio
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Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles explains how the bizarre sex lives of deep-sea anglerfish and fills us in on the dinosaur that’s been diagnosed with cancer. Audio
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Catching Covid-19 in lift shows 'how sneaky virus is' - Wiles
A microbiologist says it would be extremely rare for a person to become infected with Covid-19 off a lift button. Audio
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Govt urged to do serology tests on border and isolation workers
A special type of blood test could give vital clues as to how an isolation hotel maintenance worker got Covid-19 from a woman he had never met. Audio
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Rydges maintenance worker infection 'a real mystery' - Wiles
The infected Rydges Hotel maintenance worker who has tested positive for Covid-19 remains a mystery.
Genetic sequencing has linked his case to the same strain of virus found in a woman who stayed at… Audio
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Glowing superbugs – a medical researcher’s secret weapon against infection
The University of Auckland's Assoc. Prof. Siouxsie Wiles explains how glowing superbugs help in the development of new medicines to fight infection. From Raising the Bar 2020. Audio
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In a new documentary, we meet a young Muslim man who became a spokesperson for his people after the Christchurch Mosque Attack. In One year on, he talks candidly about his reluctance to step back into… Audio, Gallery
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Covid-19 restrictions may stay in place longer, scientists say
People should prepare themselves for the possibility restrictions will stay in longer than three days, scientists say. Audio
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Siouxsie Wiles on genome testing for Covid
Science commentator Professor Siouxsie Wiles, head of Bioluminescent Superbugs Lab at the University of Auckland, discusses genome testing for covid and the possibility that the virus came into the… Audio
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Covid-19 Auckland community transmission: Will this lockdown be harder?
New Zealand's 102 day no community transmission of Covid-19 streak ended last night with the news of four new cases in south Auckland.
As far as officials know, those cases are not linked to any… Audio
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Microbiologist says Covid community transmission always likely
The Prime Minister announced level 3 restrictions will begin at midday for all of Auckland and last until midnight on Friday, while the rest of the country will move to Alert level 2. There are 4 new… Audio
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Government rejects the idea of privately-run managed isolation facilities
The government's giving the thumbs down to the idea of privately-run managed isolation facilities in the short-term.
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Scientist Siouxsie Wiles: 'If I panic, that's not going to be a good look'
Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower - Microbiologist and science communicator Siouxsie Wiles talks about science, social media and getting enough sleep.
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Pandemics. Who Knew?
Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins host James Nokise to talk about science, social media and sleep. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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What New Zealand can learn from the Melbourne lockdown
A Melbourne epidemiologist says there are lessons to be learned for New Zealand from what is happening in Victoria now, and a lockdown limited to the hotspot may not be a great solution if an outbreak… Audio
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Covid-19: Siouxsie Wiles on surging Victoria numbers
The situation in Victoria is a reminder of how the pandemic continues to rage abroad and how quickly the virus can spread if a gamble is made on the wrong strategy.
So, what does a serious outbreak… Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 3 August 2020
Covid-19: Melbourne heads into stricter lockdown; Siouxsie Wiles on Victoria outbreak and NZ; Labour still without policies a month before voting opens; Napier programme keeping troubled kids in… Audio
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Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles looks at two new studies into Covid-19, including one into why it causes a loss of smell. Audio
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Covid-19: Siouxsie Wiles on border management
Experts and government officials are warning that New Zealanders need to stop being so complacent and accept there could be another outbreak of Covid-19.
They say the risk of community transmission… Audio