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COVID-19 updates

The regular COVID-19 media updates are now published as news items. They can be accessed from our news page.

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Significant investments in data and digital capability to drive transformation of the health and disability system

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16 December 2021

The first tranche of the Hira programme underway is now underway following Government approval to invest up to $170 million over three years. Read more
90% of eligible population fully vaccinated; 91 community cases; 58 in hospital; 4 in ICU

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16 December 2021

COVID-19 update for 16 December 2021. Read more
Paediatric COVID-19 vaccine receives provisional approval

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16 December 2021

Medsafe has granted provisional approval for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years old. Read more
All three Auckland DHBs reach 90%; 1 death; 74 community cases; 61 people in hospital, 4 in ICU

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15 December 2021

COVID-19 update for 15 December 2021. Read more
90% of Hutt Valley DHB residents double-dosed; 80 community cases; 62 people in hospital, 4 in ICU

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14 December 2021

COVID-19 update for 14 December 2021. Read more
101 community cases; 61 people in hospital, 4 in ICU

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13 December 2021

COVID-19 update for 13 December 2021. Read more
75% of eligible Māori population now fully immunised; 103 community cases; 61 people in hospital, 3 in ICU

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12 December 2021

COVID-19 and vaccine update for 12 December 2021. Read more
21,013 vaccine doses administered yesterday; 63 community cases; 60 people in hospital, 3 in ICU

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11 December 2021

COVID-19 update for 11 December 2021. Read more
89% of eligible people now fully vaccinated; 95 community cases; 2 deaths; 56 people in hospital, 4 in ICU

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10 December 2021

Whanganui and Tairāwhiti DHBs are close to reaching 90% partially vaccinated. Read more

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