COVID-19: News and media updates
Read the current COVID-19 updates
Pātiki and Waharua Kōpito patterns
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Omicron subvariant BQ1.1 detected in New Zealand
ESR confirmed it has sequenced New Zealand’s first case of Omicron subvariant BQ.1.1 in a person who tested positive for COVID-19. -
COVID-19 deaths analysis shows importance of vaccines in saving lives
An analysis of deaths from COVID-19 in New Zealand shows being up to date with your vaccines is the single best way to reduce the risk of dying from C -
Long COVID guidelines released
The Ministry of Health has released long COVID guidelines for health professionals, caring for people with long COVID -
Release of Te Rau Ora Equity Review
The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora is today releasing a report that seeks to better understand how the Government’s COVID-19 response affected Māo -
Review of the 2022 COVID-19 winter surge package
Manatū Hauora – the Ministry of Health is today publishing a review of the 2022 COVID-19 winter surge package and which has underpinned this year’s pl -
COVID-19 prevalence survey update
Manatū Hauora – the Ministry of Health has agreed that the COVID-19 prevalence surveys should not advance in their proposed current format.