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New York Times: Scientists are now beginning to unravel the strange hallmark of Covid.
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Focus Live: Almost 24,000 community cases today, 756 people in hospital
March 8 2022 There are 23,894 new Covid-19 cases today - including 9881 people in Auckland. Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay said 756 people were in hospital and 16 were in ICU or HDU.
Govt ministries on track to sack unvaxxed staff - hundreds of jobs on the line
A High Court ruling has not deterred the public sector from firing unvaccinated staff.
Woman discharged from hospital three hours post-birth, developed infection, claims father
"She was slowly getting worse ... that was sort of just dismissed as after-birth pain."
NZ could experience 'two peaks' with Covid 19
Many infected people aren't logging RATS test results, making trends hard to track.
Live: 25,000 students and teachers isolating with Covid-19
About 60 per cent of schools around the country have at least one case of Covid-19.
Hawke's Bay Hospital services reduced as Covid-19 outbreak grows
Hospital has had to scale back services and operations, as number of Covid patients grows.
Doctors, technicians filling in as nurses struck down
Staff absences reach a critical point at Middlemore Hospital as Omicron surges.
Covid-19 pandemic enters third year, hits grim milestone
The milestone shows that the pandemic, now entering its third year, is far from over.
'I wish I hadn't said that': Anti-mandate woman's regret over beach stand-off
Protester denies being racist, telling the Herald, 'I have a dark dad.'
Live: At least 8 MPs hit with Covid; has NZ turned the corner?
Jacinda Ardern didn't want to jump the gun on whether that meant Omicron had peaked.
New study reveals even mild Covid infection may be bad for our brains
Loss of brain volume shown in the study was 'significant'.
More than 17,500 cases in Greater Wellington Region
Twenty-eight people who were at the Parliament protest have now tested positive.
Wellington stops glass recycling, public transport to be stretched to the limit
The city is feeling the effect of a shortage of workers due to increasing Covid-19 cases.
Record 111 calls made to ambulance services over weekend
St John and Wellington Free Ambulance recorded 2322 calls nationwide at its peak on Sunday
Doubts over booster protection from Queenstown provider
Southern District Health Board is contacting 1571 people who may have been affected.
Dr Shane Reti's column and graphics removed for more analysis
The Advocate regrets any confusion the article may have caused.
National leader Christopher Luxon tests positive for Covid
National leader was hugging supporters yesterday after State of the Nation speech.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Monday 7th March
The seven day rolling average of community cases is 17,921. Video / NZ Herald
'Inconvenience and anxiety': Over a thousand affected in vaccine storage bungle
More than 1500 people who received a Pfizer Covid-19 booster may not be fully protected.
$225 RATs, 'unsafe' destinations and Covid cover: Your travel questions answered
All the practical advice you need plus some destination inspo from our travel experts.
Covid numbers up with 17,522 new community cases; 28 infections linked to protest
The number of people in hospital is the more worrying number - expert.
National MP Simon Bridges tests positive for Covid-19
Bridges is the second MP known to have contracted Covid-19.
Smokers more likely to die from Covid 19 - research
Research shows smokers more likely to get severely ill or die if they contract Covid-19.
'Given everybody a fright': Chatham Islanders eager to get tested after Covid cases
The Chatham Islands have recorded their first cases of Covid-19.
The 'nocebo' effect: Why medical side effects may be psychosomatic
Telegraph: From statins to Covid vaccines - many side effects are often psychosomatic.
'Feel like a 10-day break?' - bid to sell positive RAT results 'distressing'
Facebook post offers four positive test results to be used to get time off work.
Coronavirus invades cells in penis and testicles of monkeys, research finds
New York Times: Symptoms such as erectile dysfunction reported by some Covid patients.
Rhythm and Vines cancelled after NYE festival moved to Easter weekend
Music lovers will be able to celebrate the festival's 20th anniversary in December.
Death toll nears six million as pandemic enters third year
Some analysts put the number of deaths much higher - at between 14 and 23.5 million.
Jarrod Gilbert: Police did themselves proud in ending protest
Jarrod Gilbert on how the police handled Wellington protests.
Travel in the time of Omicron: Our experts answer your questions
Desperate for adventure but overwhelmed by all the new rules? Our experts can help.
Expert approves leaving home to exercise while isolating
People who are self-isolating are allowed to leave their home to exercise.
Covid-19: Case numbers dropping - but so are rapid testing results
The trend of falling daily cases Covid-19 should be treated with caution, experts say.