Inequity emerging early in Auckland's 5-11yo vaccine rollout
Schools are understood to play a big role in making the rollout more equitable.
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'We may never know': Boy undiagnosed after month in hospital
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MIQ rooms could be used to help people who can't isolate at home, the DHB report states.
Covid-19: Should we be masking 2-year-olds?
Experts say Govt's mask policy could be widened further - and even to 2-year-olds.
New Covid-19 mask rules: Everything you need to know
Masks play a significant role when 'done right', says PM.
PCR testing capacity increased by 20,000 a day
Surge capacity is now up to 77,600 tests a day, the Government says.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern reveals new mask rules
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New vaccination centre prepping for Omicron
The new centre has replaced the indoor site for walk-ins in Westgate.
Third case of Omicron detected in Palmerston North
MidCentral DHB said they are continuing to support the cases to isolate at home.
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Omicron: 'It's almost certain that this is going to take off and get big.'
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Family isolates in motel as NZ deals with outbreak.
Omicron: How did this outbreak start? What we've learned so far
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One vaccination clinic with bookings for children in Chch till next week
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Pain relief, medicine stripped from chemist and supermarket shelves
The Ministry of Health advised having pain-relief on hand in case of getting Omicron.
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GP leader calling for hospital staff to be diverted to general practices
General practices needed to be part of the planning to manage Omicron, GP leader says.
'No silver bullet against Omicron' - Hipkins
Masks, booster shots and isolation are vital steps people should take to slow the spread.
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Opinion: We need to declare a health workforce emergency
Health official on staff shortage under Covid, impact on other surgery, staff retention.
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