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COVID-19 Update: 4 April 2020

COVID-19 Update: 4 April 2020

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

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Lockdown Envy

Lockdown Envy

How far we can travel from home under lockdown is the source of much debate. Safely and locally says Ashley Bloomfield. A walk, jog or cycle around the block is okay, how about a bit further? How much further? An app that records the route and length for runners and

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The BFD Face of the Day

The BFD Face of the Day

Health Minister David Clark has been forced to apologise to PM Jacinda Ardern for thinking that the lockdown rules for exercise apply to everyone except himself. He was caught out after driving his van to a park in order to go mountain biking. He broke not one but two of

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The BFD Community Noticeboard

The BFD Community Noticeboard

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

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COVID-19 Update: 3 April 2020

COVID-19 Update: 3 April 2020

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

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Lockdown a Constitutional Outrage

Lockdown a Constitutional Outrage

As I write, the global death toll attributed to Covid-19 approaches 50,000. The Lancet puts the annual global death toll from flu in the year 2017 at between 250,000 and 500,000. [Editor’s note: COVID-19 has a higher fatality rate than seasonal influenza and is

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On Behalf of the Immune Compromised Minority

On Behalf of the Immune Compromised Minority

Rachel Along with the daily tally of new COVID-19 cases, our news feeds shine the spotlight on the fact that there continue to be those who can’t follow the simple rules of ‘go home stay home’. It’s a frustrating reality to be faced with for the majority

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The Government Snow Job over COVID-19 Testing Continues

The Government Snow Job over COVID-19 Testing Continues

Yesterday I wrote about the differing standards that the Government is using to classify people as “recovered”. We even went as far as to contact the Ministry of Health media spokesman to make sure we were saying the right thing and not misleading anyone as to our assumptions. For the

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The BFD Community Noticeboard

The BFD Community Noticeboard

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

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COVID-19 Update: 2 April 2020

COVID-19 Update: 2 April 2020

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

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The Lockdown Week One

The Lockdown Week One

Here we all are in week two of an event that is unprecedented in our lifetimes. Our country closed down by the Government and everyone quarantined at home. While the Prime Minister claims that putting us under an effective state of house arrest is the only way to stop the

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How Long Will Lockdown Last?

How Long Will Lockdown Last?

Press Release: New Conservative This is the question burning in most New Zealanders’ minds: What are the key indicators for decision making? How many new cases are required for the lockdown to continue? How many deaths? What is the plan when the lockdown ends? We understand that the government is

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