Smokers more likely to die from Covid 19 - research
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Covid cases drop below 19,000, five more deaths - health chiefs' warning
Five deaths and 22,535 cases were registered yesterday.
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Live: Omicron outbreak to peak soon; cases could now be as high as one in 10
More than 23,000 new Covid cases were reported on Thursday.
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Times: A drug used by clubbers is being studied in pioneering research in the UK.
Planned strike involving 10,000 health workers postponed
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Vaccine mandates: Education, health workers launch High Court challenge
Another challenge to vaccination mandates is being heard in the High Court.
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Focus Live: Covid-19 cases hit 23,183 - peak expected in week or two
March 3 2022 There are 23,183 new community cases of Covid-19, director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced.
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Live: Fears vulnerable falling through Omicron cracks as Govt systems buckle
Health Ministry acknowledges its system to notify GPs of patients' needs has had issues.
Jamie Morton: What comes after Omicron - and how can we stop it?
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