Recent data show COVID-19 vaccination rates are increasing across the country, but more needs to be done to reduce the vaccination gap between urban and rural areas
District Health Boards continue to consult with staff who have been stood down around the country because they did not receive their first COVID-19 vaccination by 11.59pm 15 November
Public health expert Dr Sarah Jefferies and team have been awarded the Health Research Council’s prestigious Liley Medal as part of the Royal Society Te Apārangi’s Research Honours for their landmark paper analysing the impact of New Zealand’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Auckland practices are now meant to receive notification of the COVID lab test results of their patients, enabling them to check on whether cases are being cared for properly
Auckland boundary settings are set to change from 15 December, allowing Aucklanders to leave the city and reconnect with family and friends for Christmas.
There were 21,031 first and second vaccine doses administered yesterday, made up of 6,664 first doses and 14,367 second doses. To date, of New Zealanders aged over 12 years, 91 percent have had their first dose and 82 percent are fully vaccinated
With the Ministry of Health confirming a case of COVID-19 in Christchurch today, Cantabrians who are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or have visited a location of interest are being urged to get tested
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management