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Siouxsie Wiles answers our Covid quarantine questions
Cases of Omicron are on the up and there's lots of confusion about isolating..are we doing it right? To answer all our burning quarantine questions, our producer Ellie Jay spoke to Microbiologist… Audio
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No need for confusion over move to phase two - Wiles
Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles says the country's move to phase two tonight is not as complicated as it sounds. Audio
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Phase 2 with Omicron active in the community.
From midnight, the motu once again dives into a new Covid-19 setting.
And despite nearly 5,000 active cases, under Phase 2 of the Omicron response, schools and businesses remain open.
In phase two… Audio
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Quest for certainty undercuts Omicron analysis
Everyone wants to know how bad our Omicron outbreak might get - and when. But experts running the numbers on that have copped flak in the media when scenarios they’ve been told to scope don't pan out.… Audio
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New study into Covid's effects on the cardiovascular system
Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about a new study that highlights the importance of getting boosted, and another that investigated the impact of Covid on the cardiovascular… Audio
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'Sharing water, sharing vapes': Covid-19-positive teen fears virus spread at festival
A teenager who tested positive for Covid-19 after attending the SoundSplash festival says with all the physical contact revellers had at the three-day festival, it seems inevitable that the virus…
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Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles takes Omicron questions
With the advent of Omicron in the community, Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles answers listeners questions about this highly transmissable Covid strain. Audio
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Covid-19: Omicron work from home unnerving for Auckland city centre businesses
Large numbers of staff working from home is once again unnerving cafe owners in Auckland's CBD already struggling after months in various lockdown last year.
Even experts such as infectious diseases… Audio
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Up to half of NZ population could become infected with Omicron - Modeller
Covid-19 data modeller Michael Plank says a significant proportion could become infected with the variant over the course of the new outbreak, but there's still a lot of uncertainty. Audio
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Mask advice under review as Omicron community transmission confirmed
Ministry of Health officials are reviewing the current advice around masks and the most effective ones as it is confirmed the highly transmissible Omicron variant is spreading in the community.
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Government not prepared for Omicron - Luxon
National leader Christopher Luxon says the government went into a go-slow mode around Covid-19 over the summer, and urgently needs to increase availability of rapid antigen tests.
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Auckland airport worker confirmed as Omicron case, 43 new community cases
Five flights have now been linked to the Nelson Tasman cases of Covid-19.
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Red traffic light 'not good enough at stopping transmission' - Wiles
Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles is "really worried" about the government's plan for an Omicron outbreak, warning the red traffic light setting will not be enough to slow the variant down.
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Why the Siouxsie Wiles and Shaun Hendy employment case matters
Opinion - The case taken by two high-profile academics against their university goes to the heart of what it means to be a 'critic and conscience of society', writes professor Jack Heinemann.
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Omicron could soon be in community as border cases increase - experts
Covid-19 experts are nervously observing an ever-increasing number of cases at the border, as the threat of an Omicron outbreak looms. Audio
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Siouxsie Wiles on Omicron concerns
The highly transmissible Omicron variant has spread rapidly around the globe, but so far in New Zealand it's been contained at the border.
Microbiologist and Associate Professor at the University of… Audio
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Otago Covid-19 experts copping abuse
University of Otago Covid-19 experts are not immune to the increasingly vitriolic attacks dished out to scientists commenting on New Zealand's pandemic response.
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Waiting game as Omicron case's close contacts urgently chased up
As some North Island regions move to the orange traffic light setting at 11.59pm, New Zealand is racing to ensure Omicron cases in the community don't become another outbreak.
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Expert urges vigilance as Omicron incubation can be longer
The incubation period for the Covid-19 Omicron variant can be longer than what people think and everyone should stay vigilant, a microbiologist says.
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2021 - The Year in Review Part 2
Audio 24 Dec 2021Neale Jones, Brigitte Morten, Pattrick Smellie Siouxsie Wiles and Andrew Holden look back on a tumultuous year. Audio
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2021 - The Year in Review Part 1
Audio 24 Dec 2021Neale Jones, Brigitte Morten, Pattrick Smellie Siouxsie Wiles and Andrew Holden look back on a tumultuous year. Audio
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Health experts call on government to roll out children's vaccine ASAP and prioritise tamariki Māori
A group of health experts are arguing for a vaccination programme for all New Zealand children to be rolled out as soon as possible - and that it should uphold the Crown's obligations for Māori under…
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What to do if you catch Covid-19 on holiday
Along with clothes and snacks, also remember to carry masks and hand sanitiser this summer, Northern Region Health Coordination Centre lead Margie Apa says. Audio
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The Panel with Zoe George and Neil Millar (Part 1)
Audio 16 Dec 2021Panellists Neil Miller and Zoe George discuss Christchurch weather, vaccination targets and an Omicron case in New Zealand. Audio
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Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
Siouxsie joins Kathryn with an update on Omicron and vaccines for children. And she'll detail research into an mRNA vaccine against HIV that is showing promise in animal studies. Associate Professor… Audio