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Focus: Covid-19 Outbreak | Saturday 29th January
January 29 2022 There were 97 cases of Covid-19 in the community today, including 11 new confirmed cases of the Omicron variant.
Locations of interest: Air NZ flights, Auckland Airport and Hamilton temple among new exposure sites
The Omicron exposure sites across NZ continue to grow at a fast rate.
Medical exemption? Unvaxxed high school principal working off-site
Principal declined to answer questions about whether she had a medical exemption.
'Big concern': St John investigating whether ambulance delays caused deaths
Lengthy delays in getting ambulances to people in need are being investigated by St John.
Kiwi journalist Charlotte Bellis pregnant and stranded in Afghanistan, denied emergency MIQ spot
Rejected by her home country, she was forced to contact the Taliban to seek shelter.
Health officials: 'Act as if Omicron is in your community' - the symptoms to watch for
There were 105 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.
Covid-19: Omicron's out - but don't discount Delta
We've heard predictions Omicron will wipe out the deadlier Delta. Are they really true?
What to expect: A Kiwi doctor's view from Omicron-ravaged Canada
OPINION: I let Covid walk through my front door - you're probably about to do the same.
As Omicron spreads, what do you need in your Covid care kit?
Health authorities have warned people need to be ready to isolate at home.
Special schools hope for first dibs on air purifiers
"Medically fragile" students will need extra help to stay safe in school, principal says.
Why so long? Critical worker register could take another two weeks
Business leader warns register will add unnecessary bureaucracy.
Live: 15 new Omicron cases, exposure fears at polo event, 105 total cases - only 4 in hospital
Cases of the new variant have now surpassed Delta infections in this country.
'As ready as we can be': Testing labs gear up to triple output during Omicron wave
"We're a lot better off now than we were when Delta came."
Dunedin man known for charity thieved ailing father for gambling
The 91-year-old died in 2019 never knowing of what his son was doing.
Live: At least 12 Soundsplash Covid cases; four new Omicron locations
Covid hangover after weekend festival, truckies wonder about future Omicron rules.
More business travel, more body fat, says new study
A recent dive in business travel may be good for workers' waistlines.
Death of the skirt? Call to overhaul girls' school uniforms
Redesign of school uniforms to help girls feel comfortable and be physically active.
Mum going blind delays getting help due to no petrol money, car or childcare. She's not the only one
'Almost certainly her outcome was worsened as a result of the delay,' doctor says.
Parents against the vaccine rollout for kids heard in court
Eight parents say their children will face discrimination and exclusion.
An N95, surgical mask or cloth? What you need to know
The Government has doubled down on the importance of wearing a face covering.
Māori Health Authority would fix inequity of Covid response, submitters say
There are calls to strengthen commitments in the bill to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Shocking! US heart patient denied transplant for not being vaccinated
A man's family claimed he was denied a new heart for not being vaccinated against Covid.
Adoption law overhaul long overdue as death highlights
Fight for mother's name on birth certificate now a private bill before Parliament.
Rapid antigen tests: Business 'has part to play'
Rapid Antigen Tests are in short supply and businesses want to be able to source them.
'Dreaming': Reti has a dig at Little's confidence in maintaining Omicron
Andrew Little says, 'We've had two years of experience of this particular virus.'
Omicron in Queenstown; Govt under pressure after 'seizure' of rapid tests
Lack of Māori input and specific details of plan have been criticised.
'Total disgrace': No early MIQ release for family who stayed 22 days, had 7 negative tests
The family with three kids under six have now spent 22 days in MIQ.
New research hints at four factors that may increase chances of long Covid
New York Times: Findings could lead to ways to prevent and treat the complex condition.
'Worst case scenario' of Omicron would be phase two in two weeks, says Bloomfield
Dr Ashley Bloomfield said the MoH is planning for 'worst case scenario'.
Brian Tamaki bail appeal: Will be released from prison 'very shortly'
The hearing took place in the Auckland High Court today.
Essential medications rationed due to supply shortages
Essential medications rationed, supplies short, pharmacists cancel maternity leave.
Covid-19: Why aerosols raise Omicron's indoor risk
If you're sitting in a bar in an Omicron epidemic, should you be worried? Experts explain.
Inequity emerging early in Auckland's 5-11yo vaccine rollout
Schools are understood to play a big role in making the rollout more equitable.