Auckland general practices are facing abuse from patients demanding rapid antigen tests and, in the Southern region, only 25 per cent of practices have received the tests
As Omicron cases escalated around the country under phase 2, GPs spoke of their frustration as well as pragmatism in dealing with constant change and frequent confusion
A proposal to turn unregulated COVID-19 vaccinators into a wider vaccination workforce is given the thumbs down by NZMA, but a thumbs up from the National Hauora Coalition
A hub co-ordinating support for Auckland’s Māori COVID-19 cases is coping well to date but could be challenged if Auckland cases rise to more than 5000 a day, says Whānau HQ co-clinicall director Rawiri McKree Jansen
Auckland general practices are swamped with calls and confusion after yesterday’s announcement of the rapid antigen test rollout in the city, says Green Cross clinical director Stephanie Taylor
A proposal to turn unregulated COVID-19 vaccinators into a wider vaccinating workforce is given the thumbs down by NZMA but a thumbs up from the National Hauora Coalition