Covid 19

There are 28 new community cases of Covid-19 and 65 in MIQ facilities today, as well as two further deaths, the Health Ministry has announced.

New Zealand should try to delay letting Omicron into the community for as long possible to prepare for when the variant does arrive, a researcher says. Audio

A surge in Covid-19 infections across India is not deterring Hindu worshippers who are expected to gather on the riverbanks on Friday and Saturday.

New data from a financial agency shows mental health funding levels are behind community demand as a result of Covid-19 and housing issues.

The United States has reported at least 1.13 million new coronavirus infections in a day, the highest daily total of any country in the world.

Pfizer's chief executive says the company could have a redesigned Covid-19 vaccine that specifically targets the Omicron coronavirus variant ready to launch by March.

There are reports dozens of people were asked to attend a drinks event in the UK prime minister's garden during the first lockdown.

It's been described by an expert as a lockdown in NSW without public health orders.

The union representing senior salaried doctors says there is growing anxiety about the Omicron variant among hospital staff in an already burnt out workforce.

Northland missed out on a tourism support package, despite Ministry of Social Development advice recommending it be included, a briefing obtained by RNZ shows.

There are 14 new cases of Covid-19 in the community and nine in MIQ reported today.

University of Otago epidemiologist Amanda Kvalsvig says a delayed start would buy more time to get more kids vaccinated, but another expert says the suggestion is an overreaction.

Christchurch City Council has slapped the organisers of anti-government protests with a bill for more than $14,000 for costs incurred during its rallies.

As Victoria records 37,994 new cases and 13 deaths, the number of patients in hospitals with Covid-19 has risen to its highest level since the pandemic began.

Covid-19 hospitalisations in US reached a high of 132,646, according to a Reuters tally, surpassing the record of 132,051 set in January last year, amid a surge of the Omicron variant.

A lakeside MIQ facility opens in Rotorua today with an organiser calling it 'one of the most beautiful spots' to isolate in.

Queenstown and Wellington are on alert after Covid-19 cases reported over the last few days.

The head of the Covid-19 vaccine taskforce in Australia is calling for parents to be persistent when it comes to vaccinating their children, saying if GPs do not have appointments they should try…

A Kaiapoi doctor caught handing out fake vaccine exemptions is no longer registered to practise medicine in New Zealand.

There are 27 new community cases of Covid-19 and 33 in Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) facilities today.