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      Home > News > Health & Safety

    A warning that we're in a constant game of catch-up, with new variants of Covid-19

    A warning that we're in a constant game of catch-up, with new variants of Covid-19


    New Zealand has once again surpassed 10-thousand cases a day.

    The new BA.5 sub-variant is expected to cause a further surge, and the new BA.2.75 variant has been detected in New Zealand for the first time.

    Cambridge University virologist Chris Smith says the virus is constantly evolving to get around vaccines, and vaccines need to be regularly updated to keep up.

    The Government has no plans to increase Covid restrictions, and will lift vaccine mandates for firefighters and some back-office health workers from tonight.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    		 Entertainment:
    Lindsey Vonn is recovering after undergoing a third surgery following her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics 21:51

     Entertainment:
    James Van Der Beek was reportedly working on a memoir prior to his death 21:21

     Environment:
    A warning for those in weather affected zones to be vigilant as it starts to get dark 21:17

     Skiing:
    Valentino Guseli thought he saw an 'omen from the shred gods' during the 2026 Winter Olympics halfpipe final 21:07

     Entertainment:
    Alfonso Ribeiro will "always be there" for James Van Der Beek's kids following the actor's death 20:51

     Entertainment:
    Authorities believe Savannah Guthrie's missing mother Nancy is still alive 20:21

     Entertainment:
    Bijou Phillips has launched an urgent appeal to find a kidney donor 19:51

     Entertainment:
    Stacy Keibler says it was a "gift from God" to be with James Van Der Beek in his "final days" 19:21

     Health & Safety:
    Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event 18:57

     Entertainment:
    James Van Der Beek's widow has launched a GoFundMe 18:51

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