Researchers discovered the second ‘key’ used by the SARS-CoV-2 virus to enter into human...
To efficiently infect human cells, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is able to use a receptor called Neuropilin-1...
Students have a whale of a time
In March this year tourism companies ground to a halt as New Zealand went into lockdown in the wake of Covid-19.
Smoking associated with increased risk of COVID-19 symptoms
Smoking is associated with an increased risk of COVID-19 symptoms and smokers are more likely to attend hospital than non-smokers, a study has found.
Microbes are becoming more resistant to drugs
Due to the fact that COVID-19 therapy is increasingly based on pharmacological treatment, we are running the risk of speeding up the evolution of drug resistance in microbes.
Experts to discuss what a post-Covid world might look like
In the online event ‘Escaping to a post-Covid world’, a group of University experts from clinical and respiratory medicine to public health, as well as education and social work...
Survey shows three in four Kiwis adopted Covid-19 protective behaviours
Research from Massey University shows an overwhelming majority of New Zealanders support regional (94 per cent) or national lockdowns (81 per cent) if there are new Covid-19 infections in New Zealand.
National Māori Pandemic Group wins recognition for Covid-19 response
A pandemic health initiative won the top award at a celebration of Māori excellence.
Vast majority of Australians want COVID-19 boosters
More than seven-in-10 vaccinated Australians say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot when it is recommended to them...
Behind the masks: how Covid-19 has changed nursing forever
Opinion: Nurses Natalie Anderson, Wendy Sundgren and Bridget Venning from the University of Auckland School of Nursing reflect on their role in Covid times.
National industry award for Covid-19 air quality study
A study, which created the first ever guidance on how to design and operate non-domestic buildings to minimise the spread of airborne viruses...
