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Media releaseThere are no new cases in the community to report today. Read more18 April 2021
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Media releaseThere are no new cases in the community to report today. Read more16 April 2021
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News articleDirector-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, will lead a background briefing for media organisations to update and provide more detail on the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out plan. This will include information about the delivery plan, the online booking tool, and updated public sentiment research. Read more15 April 2021
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Media releaseThere are no new cases in the community to report today. Read more15 April 2021
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Media releaseNew Zealand's medicines regulator, Medsafe has requested additional information from Janssen, ahead of making a decision about whether to approve the pharmaceutical company’s COVID-19 vaccine. Read more15 April 2021
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Media releaseA trial is underway to see if an app connected to wearable smart devices can detect COVID-19 in border workers before they experience symptoms. Read more15 April 2021
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News articleCOVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield will provide an update at 1 pm today. Read more14 April 2021
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Media releaseThere are no new cases in the community to report today. Read more14 April 2021
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Media releaseThere are no new cases in the community to report today. Read more13 April 2021