**This is the last Community Noticeboard that we will post as it has not been used as first envisaged. This post is a place to: 1. Notify others of COVID-19 related news in their areas 2. Arrange for help for those unable to go out to get food or medicine
We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with those that
Dave Pellowe davepellowe.com In 2001 Professor Neil Ferguson, professor of mathematical biology and director of the MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis at Imperial College London, predicted up to 150,000 could die in the U.K. alone from mad cow disease. Panicked politicians and ballistic bureaucrats ordered
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Ananish Chaudhuri is Professor of Experimental Economics at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. covidplanb.co.nz An article published on Newsroom last week takes potshots at “contrarian” academics who have chosen to question received wisdom regarding how countries around the world, including New Zealand, are responding to COVID-19. As
We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with those that
Dr Grant Morris is Associate Professor in Law, Victoria University of Wellington. covidplanb.co.nz New Zealand has changed dramatically in response to COVID-19. Fundamental rights and liberties have been curtailed to assist in suppressing the virus. From a legal history perspective, this is similar to what New Zealand experienced
Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com A few days back I forecast a revisionist backlash against the government’s ill-thought lockdown would occur, once the realisation of the absence of any sensible reasoning became evident. Then lo and behold, the very next day a group of New Zealand academics covering health,
Simon Thornley Senior Lecturer Epidemiology and Biostatistics, The University of Auckland covidplanb.co.nz After sparking the first serious debate in New Zealand about the best way of beating COVID-19, Simon Thornley, a member of the Plan B group, explains why he has hope for a safe and swift exit.
Press Release: ACT Party “The Government has left open a critical blind spot when it comes to a strategy for aged-care facilities”, according to ACT Leader David Seymour. “Almost every death from COVID-19 to date has occurred at an aged-care facility, yet, in its rush to achieve elimination, the Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Kia ora, When faced with the threat of COVID-19 spreading across New Zealand, we believed that decisive action – going hard and going early – would give us the very best chance to stamp out the virus. And the evidence shows it’s working. So far, thanks to
AI Uncovers a Potential Treatment for Covid-19 Patients LATE ONE JANUARY afternoon, British pharmacologist Peter Richardson ran out of his home office and told his wife, “Got it!” She asked what he was talking about and offered a cup of tea. Richardson explained that he had identified a drug that
We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with those that
This post is a place to: 1. Notify others of COVID-19 related news in their areas 2. Arrange for help for those unable to go out to get food or medicine 3. Ask for help If you are needing help the Friends in need group may be able to assist
Press Release Ministry of Health Today New Zealand’s total number of COVID-19 cases has increased by 9, made up of 7 new confirmed cases and 2 new probable cases. There are no additional deaths to report and the total number of COVID-19 related deaths remains at 12. Four of
Last week I asked readers to share their views from their Lockdown windows. Life has changed for all of us. I want to put together an article made up of views from readers’ windows while in lockdown. Share with us all the view from your lockdown window. window@thebfd.co.
