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- Des Gorman: Emeritus Professor of Medicine says we should be concerned, not alarmed with Omricon variant of Covid-19Here in New Zealand, the Government has introduced travel restrictions for several southern African countries, in defence against the Omicron variant of Covid-19, and expects to pick up any cases through routine border testing and managed isolation. ...2 min
- Kate Hawkesby: Omicron reminds us that Covid is in the driving seat, not usAs Aucklanders endured their last weekend of an alert level lockdown, waiting to move into our red traffic light this weekend, Covid reminded us that it’s in the driving seat, not us.Relative freedoms just a handful of days away, inching towards...4 min
- Hamish McDouall and Rehette Stoltz: Gisborne and Whanganui mayors expect to be in red light statusLow-vaccinated parts of the country are bracing for extra Covid restrictions, when the traffic light system takes effect on Friday.Cabinet will meet this afternoon to determine which parts of the country will be at what level.Auckland and any...5 min
- Dr Chris Smith: Cambridge University virologist says we must salute scientists who discovered Omicron variantTime may be on our side, when it comes to fending off the latest variant of Covid-19.Many countries are now recording cases of the Omicron variant, first detected in South Africa.In Australia, two cases have been picked up at the border. ...4 min
- Paul Spoonley: Sociology professor predicts how people will react to the traffic light systemSo it's November 29, a date we've all been waiting for.Originally the D-day for the announcement of all announcements, we already know on Friday we're heading to the traffic light system.But today we find out what colour each region will be going...5 min
- Professor Mike Bunce: Institute of Environmental Science and Research scientist on what we know about the Omicron Covid-19 variantA new heavily mutated Covid variant has been identified named Omicron.It's been rapidly labelled a variant of concern by the World Health Organisation, and is already spreading to other countries, including Australia.Originating from South Africa,...5 min
- Megan Singleton: What you need to know before booking an overseas tripTravel blogger Megan Singleton joined Francesca Rudkin to give the lowdown on the prep you need to do before booking an overseas trip.LISTEN ABOVE6 min
- Professor Michael Baker: Public health professor on what we know about the Omicron variant of Covid-19Governments around the world are reacting to new Covid variant Omicron.The variant, found in South Africa this week, has been labeled a one of concern by the World Health Organisation.New Zealand has added nine southern African nations to the list...15 min
- Francesca Rudkin: The Covid roller coaster is far from overA week out from the move into the new Covid Protection Framework, or traffic light system, and around the time an announcement was made about a new Covid 19 variant of concern found in South Africa - leading countries, like ours, to adjusting their...3 min
- Dr David Welch: Virus mutation expert says new Covid variant is definitely something to monitorA new Covid variant in South Africa has health experts concerned.It's believed to be more transmissible and vaccine-resistant than Delta.The UK has already shut their borders to six African countries which have detected the virus so far.Auckland...3 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.