More Māori and Pacific peoples eligible for second COVID-19 vaccine booster
Broader second booster access will support higher vaccination rates among Māori and Pacific peoples and provide them with additional protection.
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COVID-19 media conference — 16 November 2022
Watch the latest update on our response to COVID-19.
Extraordinary COVID-19 powers to be wound down
The Government is narrowing the COVID-19 Public Health Response Act and removing the New Zealand Traveller Declaration.
Omicron subvariant BQ1.1 detected in New Zealand
The Omicron subvariant BQ1.1 has been circulating in the Northern Hemisphere and has now been found in New Zealand.
COVID-19 deaths analysis shows importance of vaccines in saving lives
An analysis of deaths from COVID-19 in New Zealand shows being up to date with your vaccines is the single best way to reduce the risk of dying from COVID-19.
COVID-19 media conference — 21 September 2022
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Long COVID guidelines released
The Ministry of Health has released long COVID guidelines for health professionals, individuals and those caring for people with long COVID.
Update on COVID-19 cases — 13 September 2022
Read today's update on COVID-19 cases from the Ministry of Health.
COVID-19 Protection Framework retired, NZ moves forward with certainty
The most recent health advice now tells us that with the lowest cases and hospitalisations since February, we are in a good position to move forward.
COVID-19 media conference — 12 September 2022
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