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December 4 2021 There were 98 new community cases of Covid-19 in the community today, as businesses around the country get used to the traffic light system and Aucklanders celebrate their freedom.
Cook Islands' first Covid case: 10yo boy's weak positive test
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The 90% Project: Whanganui 80% fully jabbed
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Covid-19: Education Ministry ordering air purifiers, CO2 monitors for classrooms
Good planning will cut the risk of "super spreader events" in schools, ministry says.
Aucklanders flock to bars, restaurants
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Bakery staff cop abuse from unvaxxed customers
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