Rod Jackson
NZers should be prepared for future lockdowns - Jackson
It's been a year since the country's longest Covid-19 lockdown, and an epidemiologist is warning we can't rule out more of the dreaded lockdowns.
Rod Jackson, from Auckland University, says we have… Audio
Covid-19: NZ needs more public health professionals with Ashley Bloomfield's expertise - Jackson
An epidemiologist says Dr Ashley Bloomfield saved thousands of lives.
Dr Bloomfield is stepping down as Director-General of Health at the end of July.
University of Auckland professor Rod Jackson… Audio
Expert calls for pharmacies to do RATs to improve accuracy
An Auckland University epidemiologist wants pharmacies to be doing RATs, to improve the accuracy of tests and better capture the results.
There are increasing reports of people being having the… Audio
Covid-19: Not time to remove vaccine passes yet - Rod Jackson
Auckland University epidemiologist Professor Rod Jackson says calls to remove vaccine passes now are "political nonsense", and wants them to stay for weeks longer.
Jackson said NZ is currently at the… Audio
Covid-19: Declining numbers no cause for celebration - Jackson
A leading epidemiologist says declining daily Covid-19 case numbers are no reason to celebrate.
Professor Rod Jackson says anyone with Covid-19 symptoms can assume they have virus unless they get a… Audio
Epidemiologist says ignore dipping Omicron case numbers
With just 15,161 new cases reported yesterday, there's some talk that Auckland, and perhaps the country, may have reached the peak of the outbreak.
Epidemiologist Rod Jackson spoke to Susie Ferguson.
…Professor Rod Jackson on rising covid cases
Jesse speaks to Auckland University epidemiologist Professor Rod Jackson about the rapid rise in covid cases and what we can expect in coming weeks. Audio
Covid-19: Expert warns against holidaying in areas with low vaccination coverage
The holiday season is upon us, but Covid-19 is in the community and Omicron is at our doorstep.
So should be people be considering the vaccination rates of the areas they intend to visit?
Timothy… Audio
Covid-19: Boosters put NZ in prime position for winter - Jackson
A leading epidemiologist believes New Zealand is in a prime position against Omicron before winter settles - if we get our booster shots ASAP.
The gap between the second Pfizer dose and the booster… Audio
Covid-19: Government brings forward booster shots to fight Omicron
In a race to beat Omicron to winter, the government has brought forward vaccinations for Covid-19 booster shots and announced the date children can be immunised.
Come mid-January, another three… Audio
Epidemiologist believes government can backtrack on orange light
All going well, most of Aotearoa will be in the orange light setting on New Year's Eve, but an epidemiologist believes the government has deliberately given itself time to backtrack.
All regions bar… Audio
Covid:19 - epidemiologist weighs in on decision day
It's decision day for traffic light settings.
Cabinet will meet this afternoon to discuss what parts of the country stay or change.
Epidemiologist Rod Jackson spoke to Morning Report's Susie… Audio
Epidemiologist - 2022 The year of vaccines
An Auckland-based epidemiologist is urging New Zealanders to remain focused on ensuring they are fully vaccinated against Covid as the traffic lights loosen restrictions.
As more mingling and mixing… Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Peter Dunne (Part 1)
Panellists Sue Kedgley and Peter Dunne react to today's Post-Cabinet press conference and discuss the abuse our politicians and media are facing
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Covid-19: Vaccination targets will still leave some unprotected
Health data from Saturday show that 81 percent of the eligible population have received their second Covid-19 vaccine.
Auckland is close to reaching 90 percent full vaccinated - currently just one… Audio
Covid-19: Hospitals scope refrigerated containers for bodies
Refrigerated containers are being hired, bought, and scoped by hospitals worried they won't have enough space to keep Covid-19 bodies.
Not all District Health Boards have morgues and many that do are… Audio
Far North lockdown a signal of possible Covid future - Jackson
Epidemiologist Professor Rod Jackson told Checkpoint the Far North lockdown “is the model of what we’re going to see over the next six months. It’s going to be localised lockdowns.”
“We knew this was… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Epidemiologist concerned traffic light system would be too rigid
An expert says he's concerned a traffic light system for the future management of Covid-19 could be too rigid.
Epidemiologist Rod Jackson told Morning Report he has concerns whether it will be a… Audio
Covid-19: Huge risks to letting some people isolate at home - Rod Jackson
The government is on the verge of allowing Covid-infected people who are deemed low-risk to isolate at home.
Experts say the move indicates health authorities are expecting cases to escalate and that… Audio
Covid-19: Epidemiologist on Singapore case numbers
There's been some disagreement about Covid-19 case rates in Singapore.
Rod Jackson, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Auckland, spoke to Kim Hill. Audio