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Beefed-up contact tracing NZ’s best hope in long wait for COVID-19 immunisation

6 May 2020

Martin

Johnston

mjohnston@nzdoctor.co.nz

Wednesday 6 May 2020, 05:45 AM

Dr Ayesha Verrall infectious diseases physician, epidemiologist OU Wellington

Epidemiologist Ayesha Verrall has audited New Zealand’s tracing of COVID-19 cases, and says efforts must increase while the disease remains a threat

Key points, COVID-19 outbreaks are expected as restrictions are eased for the current Alert Level 3. Fast case detection and contact tracing will be New Zealan

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Pharmacist prescribers Linda Bryant and Leanne Te Karu discuss positive polypharmacy for heart failure. Current evidence shows the intensive implementation of four medications offers the greatest benefit to most patients with heart failure, with significant reductions in cardiovascular mortality, heart failure hospitalisations and all-cause mortality

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