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Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 13th Nov Wrap
November 13 2021 There were 175 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. 159 of the cases were in Auckland, eight in Waikato, five in Taranaki, two in Northland and one in Taupō.
175 community Covid cases today, in Auckland, Waikato, Northland and Taupō
There are 93 people in hospital with Covid, nine of whom are in ICU or HDU.
Raw sewage leak inside 'oldest and most rundown hospital'
Failing piping is expected to take two years and $2.8m to fix.
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His confrontation with the Prime Minister went around the world. So who is Shane Chafin?
Vaccine mandates cause 'harm and division', public health expert claims
As vaccine mandates come into force next week, one expert warns of potential pitfalls.
More than 50 unjabbed Whanganui DHB staff face stand-down
All DHB staff must have received at least one dose by this Tuesday.
The 90% Project: Auckland's Sky Tower lights up for 80%
The Sky Tower has been lit up in the colours of NZ Herald's 90% Project to celebrate the country hitting the 80 per cent fully vaccinated figure. Video / Chris Tarpey / Jed Bradley
Covid deaths at home: Don't delay calling for medical help, health bosses say
Daughter says her dad died painfully at home after being told his symptoms were normal.
'Health workforce under considerable stress,' nurses organisation says
NZNO says concerning staff levels in Auckland metro DHBs are putting patient care at risk.
Police monitor large tangi procession moving across Auckland city
Funerals, tangihanga and burials have a 25-person limit under level 3, step 2.
Focus Live: 201 new Covid-19 community cases
November 12 2021 There are 201 new Covid-19 community cases today on a day the virus was confirmed to have been found in Taranaki. Of these 181 are in Auckland, 15 in Waikato, four are in Northland and one is in Taranaki.
Waikato DHB was warned of holes in IT security
The Waikato District Health Board was warned just months before the cyberattack.
Live: Taranaki Covid cases 'very reluctant' to get tested, were not using tracer app
Six new cases of Covid-19 have been found in Taranaki.
Mass exodus: MIQ officials ready for shorter stays from Sunday
About 2600 people will be eligible to exit their hotels on Sunday.
Ministry refuses to record vaccination rates in pregnant women
Up to two-thirds of pregnant women in some areas believed to be unvaccinated and at risk.
'Right to the wire': Hospitals reach out to unvaccinated workers
Staff called to one-on-one interviews in last effort to get them vaccinated and retained.
'No jab, no job': Who's mandated, and when are the deadlines?
Millions of workers will soon be covered by mandatory vaccine legislation.
Ministry of Health releases pre-existing conditions of Covid-linked deaths
Active cases who may not have died of Covid-19 will now be reported by the Ministry.
Premium: The health tech to be used in NZ's first self-managed isolation
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Covid-19: Why Govt is rethinking contact tracing
Contact tracing 'coping' with outbreak but likely to lean more on app over time - experts.
Covid-19: Australia set to hit 90 per cent first dose today
Australia will soon hit a vital first-dose milestone across the entire country.
Fears disabled won't get essential care after vaccination mandate
All care workers have until end of Monday 15 November to have at least their first dose.
Mongrel Mob anniversary to be held in Porirua less than a fortnight after Covid scare, some residents 'extremely upset'
Authorities had asked anyone who attended a Porirua tangi last week to get tested.
'Completely amoral, unethical': DHB member's anti-vaccine mandate email
Ilka Beekhuis used a leaked email address to voice her opinion.
MoE works closely with Northland school and kura leaders on how to manage unvaccinated employees
Some Northland school principals and kura leaders anticipate staff shortages.
'Dad needed hospital': Family to lodge complaint after man isolating at home dies with Covid
He wanted people to say, 'You're sick, you should go to hospital' but no one did."
'Don't look at that and get scared': Latest report of adverse reactions to Covid jab released
The weekly report details how many people had a reaction after their jab.
Why going to sleep during the 'golden hour' could save your life
Telegraph: The quality and quantity of our slumber is incredibly important.
Covid-19 Delta outbreak: Still not time to scrap MIQ, modeller says
Modeller says scrapping compulsory MIQ for overseas travellers now would be premature.
'Dr Bloomfield does what Dr Bloomfield does': Stoush over Māori health data
Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson has voiced his frustrations.
Covid-19: Further Stratford positive wastewater results 'very concerning'
Officials say it is likely infectious person was in Stratford area since start of month.