Covid Watch

By Newstalk ZB

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.... more

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How many episodes does Covid Watch have?

The podcast currently has 1,615 episodes available.

Covid Watch episodes:

December 30, 2021 Brent Eccles on how the Omicron case is bad for entertainment sector
The community Omicron infection of UK DJ Dimension is spreading ripples across the entertainment industry.
He was set to play the Rhythm and Alps festival and spent time at Auckland CBD locations before his positive test was returned.
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6min
December 29, 2021 Lesley Gray: If people followed the rules, the risk would be lower
The Omicron case, a UK DJ here for a festival, returned a positive day nine test after isolating for 10 days – but went into the community before getting the result.
He spent time in Auckland CBD while possible infectious – with locations of...
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6min
December 29, 2021 Angela Giuffrida: Italian government is mulling over vaccine mandate
The Italian Government is mulling over whether to mandate vaccination for workers.
Nearly 100-thousand new Covid infections and 148 deaths were reported in Italy yesterday.
Correspondent Angela Giuffrida told Tim Dower it's prompted the Government...
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3min
December 28, 2021 Around the Basin GM: Steve Norton on the impact Covid had on Queenstown
High hopes visitors would flock to Queenstown over summer have been crushed ... so far.
Businesses believe Covid restrictions and uncertainty are making people fearful of travelling to the tourist town.
Around the Basin general manager, Steve...
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5min
December 28, 2021 Richard Arnold: The CDC have changed the rules
The UK has recorded a new record high daily Covid-19 case number – of more than 129-thousand.
Meanwhile, in the United States, self-isolation requirements have been halved for asymptomatic cases.
US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Tim Dower it...
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5min
December 27, 2021 Catherine Field: France has stopped New Year festivities because of Covid
The French may be waiting with bated breath ahead of potentially more Covid-19 restrictions.
France recorded more than 104-thousand cases on Saturday, topping 100-thousand for the first time since the pandemic began.
Its government is moving to...
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6min
December 27, 2021 Rod Liddle: United Kingdom residents are self-restricting
United Kingdom residents are wary of heading to the shops, with Omicron still spreading rapidly.
Britain recorded 98,515 new Covid-19 cases today, and 143 deaths.
The Government's ruled out any new Covid restrictions before the New Year.
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5min
December 23, 2021 Simon Humphries: Worksafe expects more businesses to be caught not complying with Covid-19 Protection Framework
More businesses are expected to be caught failing to comply with the Covid-19 Protection Framework.
Worksafe has slapped Auckland martial arts gym, Oliver MMA, with a $12,000 fine for allowing unvaccinated staff to work.
Under the red traffic light...
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5min
December 21, 2021 Justin Tighe-Umbers on MIQ being extended
Airlines are feeling the turbulence after recent border changes.
The start of non-MIQ travel has been delayed to late February, impacting tens of thousands of travellers.
And, anyone coming to New Zealand in the meantime will have to do 10 days...
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5min
December 21, 2021 NZ Medical Association GP Chair on only 4 months before second dose of Pfizer
Covid booster shots will be available four months after a second dose, instead of six months.
The announcement is part of the government's response to the Omicron variant.
The government won't put anyone up today, so what do the doctors think?
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4min

FAQs about Covid Watch:

How many episodes does Covid Watch have?

The podcast currently has 1,615 episodes available.