COVID-19: News and media updates

Read the current COVID-19 updates

Omicron subvariant BQ1.1 detected in New Zealand

ESR confirmed it has sequenced New Zealand’s first case of Omicron subvariant BQ.1.1 in a person who tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 deaths analysis shows importance of vaccines in saving lives

An analysis of deaths from COVID-19 in New Zealand
Long COVID guidelines released

The Ministry of Health has released long COVID guidelines for health professionals, caring for people with long COVID
Release of Te Rau Ora Equity Review
Review of the 2022 COVID-19 winter surge package
COVID-19 prevalence survey update