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- Ann-Louise Anderson: Inscience director says their rapid antigen test orders will now go to Ministry of HealthConcerns for businesses that use rapid antigen testing regularly.The Ministry of Health says it's consolidating incoming orders.Inscience is a distributor of the tests in New Zealand, and says its orders will now be gobbled up by the ministry. ...4 min
- Stephanie Clare: Age Concern CEO says seniors are being told it's a time to connect, rather than isolateSeniors are being told it's a time to connect, rather than isolate.Some experts think the elderly should hunker down, and put themselves into a lockdown because of how previous outbreaks have affected the elderly and rest homes.Age Concern CEO,...5 min
- Brett O'Riley: Employers and Manufacturers Association Chief says private sector orders of RATs have been seconded by Ministry of HealthOfficials continue to be accused of hoarding rapid antigen tests.A number of businesses say their orders have been seconded by the Ministry of Health.But the Ministry rejects those claims, and says it's only "consolidating" orders heading into the...6 min
- Heather du Plessis-Allan: More proof of how unprepared the government isIf you needed proof of how unprepared the government is for omicron look no further than the developing shambles that is the situation with rapid Covid tests.It turns out, that in the last couple of weeks the government started effectively...3 min
- Kerre McIvor: How on earth can you deny Kiwis the right to come home?The new mask mandates, the increased use of RATs and the continuing saga of MIQ .People who are essential workers in vaccine-mandated jobs must wear medical-grade masks. This is where the Government is going to have to come to the party and pay for...7 min
- Pollies: Stuart Nash and Mark Mitchell on Red Traffic Light, RATs and InflationThe Government is set to reveal how it will try to step up the fight against Omicron as the highly infectious Covid-19 variant spreads across the country, with predictions of up to 50,000 cases a day.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced...12 min
- Jon Duffy: Consumer New Zealand CEO on Air New Zealand credit rulesConsumer New Zealand thinks Air New Zealand is being a bit tight with its credit rules.Right now, you can receive a credit if your flight is cancelled because of traffic light changes.But if you're booked to fly for an event, and you don't want to...3 min
- Nick Davenport: Founder of mask manufacturer Lanaco says everyone should be required to wear surgical or N95 masksA mask manufacturer thinks new rules around face coverings should go even further.The Government's tightening rules around mask wearing.From tomorrow week, they'll be required in all food and drink venues, close-proximity businesses, events and...3 min
- Sue Wilson: Event Manager of the East Coast Farming Expo on event going ahead despite red settingIn the couple of days since New Zealand went to red, it has been a logistical nightmare for event organisers.Numerous events have been cancelled around the country, due to size restrictions or it just being logistically too difficult.But some...4 min
- Don Braid: Mainfreight chief executives says Rapid Antigen Tests are working well for colleagues over the TasmanA transport company says Rapid Antigen Tests are working well for colleagues over the Tasman.Some essential workers will be able to end isolation sooner, once rapid antigen tests are available.This will cover people in the supply chain, in...6 min
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Covid Watch is the home of the latest Covid-19 news from New Zealand and around the world, with the conversations Newstalk ZB is having with all the newsmakers and experts to keep you informed.