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More Than 15,000 Vaccine Doses Administered Yesterday; 88 In Hospital & 6 In ICU; 1 Death; 215 Cases

Tuesday, 23 November 2021, 1:09 pm | Ministry of Health

There were 15,224 first and second vaccine doses administered yesterday, made up of 4,777 first doses and 10,447 second doses. To date, 91% of eligible people in New Zealand have had their first dose and 84% are fully vaccinated. As of 10.30am ... More >>

COVID-19 & Vaccine Update: 22 November

Monday, 22 November 2021, 1:37 pm | Ministry of Health

There were 9,851 first and second vaccine doses administered yesterday, made up of 3,079 first doses and 6,772 second doses. To date, 91% of eligible people in New Zealand have had their first dose and 83% are fully vaccinated.  As of 9am ... More >>

12 DHBs Pass 90% 1st Dose Vaccinations; Over 1 Million My Vaccine Passes Created; 83 In Hospital & 5 In ICU; 149 Cases

Sunday, 21 November 2021, 2:15 pm | Ministry of Health

There were 21,501 vaccine doses administered yesterday, made up of 6,002 first doses and 15,499 second doses. To date, 91% of eligible people in New Zealand have had their first dose and 83% are fully vaccinated. Twelve DHBs have now reached the 90% ... More >>

83% Of Eligible New Zealanders Double Dosed; 70 In Hospital & Five In ICU; 172 Cases

Saturday, 20 November 2021, 1:56 pm | Ministry of Health

83% of eligible New Zealanders double dosed; 70 in hospital & five in ICU; 172 cases 20 November 2021; There were 22,608 vaccine doses administered yesterday, made up of 6,833 first doses and 15,775 second doses. To date, 91% of ... More >>

Auckland DHB First To Reach 90% Fully Vaccinated

Friday, 19 November 2021, 3:20 pm | Ministry of Health

Auckland District Health Board has become our first DHB to pass the significant milestone of fully vaccinating 90 percent of its eligible population against COVID-19, Director-General Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced today. “At the start of today, ... More >>

Auckland DHB To Reach 90% Double Dosed This Afternoon; 76 In Hospital & 6 In ICU; 198 Cases

Friday, 19 November 2021, 1:02 pm | Ministry of Health

Auckland DHB is fast closing in on being the first DHB in the country to be 90% fully vaccinated – as of 11.45am today, there were just 101 more people who needed to receive their second shot to reach this significant milestone. The DHB is expected ... More >>

More Than 20,000 Doses Of Vaccine Given Yesterday; 85 People In Hospital - 6 In ICU; 167 Community Cases; 2 Deaths

Thursday, 18 November 2021, 1:26 pm | Ministry of Health

The continued spread of COVID-19 to regions throughout New Zealand is a reminder that everyone needs to heed the advice that will help keep our communities as safe as possible. That includes ensuring you and your loved ones are fully vaccinated ... More >>

Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance This World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

Thursday, 18 November 2021, 6:39 am | Ministry of Health

17 November 2021 The Ministry of Health and Ministry for Primary Industries support the ‘One Health’ approach to spread awareness during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, which runs from 18-24 November, every year. The theme for this year is ‘ ... More >>

More Than 21,000 Doses Of Vaccine Given Yesterday; 88 People In Hospital - 7 In ICU; 194 Community Cases; 1 Death

Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 12:55 pm | Ministry of Health

There were 21,031 first and second vaccine doses administered yesterday, made up of 6,664 first doses and 14,367 second doses. To date, of New Zealanders aged over 12 years, 91 percent have had their first dose and 82 percent are fully vaccinated.  ... More >>

More Than 21,000 Doses Of Vaccine Given Yesterday; 91 People In Hospital & 7 In ICU; 222 Community Cases; 1 Death

Tuesday, 16 November 2021, 1:00 pm | Ministry of Health

There were 21,442 first and second vaccine doses administered yesterday, made up of 7,764 first doses and 13,678 second doses. To date, 90% of New Zealanders have had their first dose and 81% are fully vaccinated.    COVID-19 ... More >>

More Than 7.2 Million Doses Of Vaccine Now Given; 90 People In Hospital & 7 In ICU; 173 Community Cases

Monday, 15 November 2021, 1:16 pm | Ministry of Health

There were 14,638 first and second vaccine doses administered yesterday, made up of 4,645 first doses and 9,993 second doses. To date, 90% of New Zealanders have had their first dose and 81% are fully vaccinated.    COVID-19 ... More >>

MIQ Stay Now Halved

Monday, 15 November 2021, 11:24 am | Ministry of Health

Yesterday, the length of time international arrivals to New Zealand must spend in managed isolation halved from 14 days to 7, followed by self-isolation until a negative ‘day 9’ test is received. Shortened stays in managed isolation are part of the ... More >>

Four New Community Cases Across Tararua And Lakes Districts

Sunday, 14 November 2021, 2:18 pm | Ministry of Health

There are four new COVID-19 community cases to report across the Tararua and Lakes districts. The two Lakes district cases were detected after a person sought care at Rotorua Hospital for a non-COVID health matter and subsequently returned a positive ... More >>

Almost 27,000 Vaccine Doses Given Yesterday; 90 In Hospital & 7 In ICU; 1 Death

Sunday, 14 November 2021, 1:55 pm | Ministry of Health

There were 26,996 first and second vaccine doses administered yesterday, made up of 7,149 first doses and 19,847 second doses. To date, 90 percent of New Zealanders have had their first dose and 81 percent are fully vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccine update ... More >>

Ministry Of Health COVID-19 Update

Saturday, 13 November 2021, 7:46 pm | Ministry of Health

In addition to today’s 1pm COVID-19 statement, the Ministry is providing the following update. Lakes results The Ministry is this evening confirming positive results for two household contacts of the Taupō case announced earlier today. We are also confirming ... More >>

Around 23,000 Vaccine Doses Given Yesterday; 93 Cases In Hospital; 175 Community Cases

Saturday, 13 November 2021, 2:10 pm | Ministry of Health

There were 22,951 first and second COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday, made up of 6,343 first doses and 16,608 second doses.  COVID-19 vaccine update   Total first and second vaccines administered to date (percentage ... More >>

More Than 22,000 Vaccine Doses Given Yesterday; 85 In Hospital; 201 Community Cases

Friday, 12 November 2021, 1:43 pm | Ministry of Health

There were 22,794 first and second vaccine doses administered yesterday, made up of 6,285 first doses and 16,509 second doses. To date, 90 percent of New Zealanders have had their first dose and 80 percent are fully vaccinated. Recent deaths from ... More >>

Six Cases Of COVID-19 In Stratford

Friday, 12 November 2021, 5:43 am | Ministry of Health

11 November 2021 The Ministry of Health is reporting six people with COVID-19 in the Taranaki town of Stratford, including one in hospital. All six cases are clearly linked and there is also a link to the Auckland outbreak which is being further investigated. ... More >>

More Than 22,000 Vaccine Doses Given Yesterday; 84 Cases In Hospital; 185 Community Cases

Thursday, 11 November 2021, 1:05 pm | Ministry of Health

There were 22,007 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday, made up of 6,045 first doses and 15,962 second doses.  Today’s vaccination figures show 90% of New Zealanders aged over 12 years have now had their first dose and 80% are ... More >>

Pharmacist Prescribers Can Now Prescribe More Medicines

Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 3:00 pm | Ministry of Health

Pharmacist prescribers can now prescribe nearly 200 more medicines enabling New Zealanders to receive better access to medicines.  This follows the Ministry of Health’s public consultation on the proposed additions to the schedule of specified ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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