Delta still the biggest threat says Ministry of Health
Despite the Delta outbreak appearing to be under control, the variant is still of concern.
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Lutheran pastors are offering covid-19 shots inside churches.
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While case numbers have remained steady, hospitalisations are up.
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Yesterday 34 community cases of Covid-19 were reported.
US health officials recommend shorter Covid-19 isolation time
The CDC says isolation time could be cut to five days or fewer.
Omicron spreads global gloom over New Year's celebrations
Some governments are reimposing restrictions immediately while others are more hesitant.
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Covid 'not taking a holiday': Warning for summer hotspots
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Almost 1500 people self-isolating during Christmas break
More than 400 people infected with the virus are isolating at home.
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Hundreds more in NSW given wrong Covid test results
Hundreds more Aussies receive wrong test results, a day after another Covid blooper.
Watch: Mitre 10 employee in confrontation with anti-masker
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NSW outbreak grows, restrictions return, hundreds more given wrong test results
NSW battles an Omicron surge and residents wake to new restrictions.
France sees over 100,000 daily virus infections
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Covid: 34 new community cases today, 49 Omicron cases in MIQ
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Brian Tamaki allegedly threatens vaccination vans
Brian Tamaki allegedly threatened to "blow up" vaccination vans. Video / Destiny Church via Facebook
'Just another Covid casualty': Lakes Lodge closes under Covid pressure
Owners of a Tauranga wedding venue have also made the "difficult decision" to close.
Watch: Police probe Brian Tamaki's alleged threat to destroy vax clinics
Tamaki made the alleged threat during a sermon yesterday.
Nearly 50 people hospitalised with Covid-19, with seven in ICU
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'Human error' to blame as 400 positive cases wrongly receive negative Covid tests in Sydney
Fears some cases are on board yachts competing in today's Sydney to Hobart race.
Christmas partygoers urged to get tested immediately
Anyone who attended a party at East Tamaki's Community Hall is a close contact.
Infamous K-pop sensation BTS infected with Covid-19
Three members of the K-pop superstar group BTS have been infected.
Sasha Borissenko: Where does low Māori vaccination rates leave us amid Omicron threat?
Waitangi Tribunal released a sobering ruling of the Government's Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
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