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With New Zealand set to reach the peak of its Omicron outbreak in the coming weeks, the Government is dialing back some the restrictions currently in place – particularly as many of these were developed to protect an unvaccinated population. The focus now is to make life simpler and closer …

The use of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) has been widened during Omicron Phase 3 to test people who are symptomatic or a household contact. This is to ensure that New Zealand conserves its PCR tests for those who most need them – namely those who are unwell and therefore more …

At 11.59pm Wednesday 24 February, New Zealand moved to Phase 3 of its Omicron response. This phase is all about helping New Zealanders to manage COVID-19 at home. This means we can keep hospital beds free for people who are vulnerable and need medical treatment while social services will focus …

Thousands of COVID positive Aucklanders required to isolate under health guidelines will be eligible to receive a range of funded medicines delivered free to their home in a new initiative welcomed by health experts.

People who are 18 years and over, and have had their first two Pfizer shots at least 4 months ago, can now get their third ‘booster’ dose – either by attending a walk in clinic or by booking an appointment via the Vaccination Healthline on 0800 28 29 26. From 17 January, appointments for booster shots can be booked online at BookMyVaccine.nz.

Medsafe has granted provisional approval for the Pfizer vaccine for children aged between 5 and 11 years old.

While the fastest way to get your My Vaccine Pass is online, there are plenty of other options for people who don’t have access to the internet, a smartphone, or a printer.

New Zealand’s health care sector is mobilising to prepare for a projected surge in the number of COVID patients isolating at home, including the development of a telehealth training model.

The Government has confirmed a third ‘booster’ shot will be available to anyone aged over the age of 18. You will be eligible once 6 months have passed since your primary course (which equates to two doses).

As COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted, people should plan to reconnect as soon as it is safe to do so, researchers say.