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  • The science is certain: masks work. Policy and practice must support their use

    … and implications for Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). We need to upgrade mask policy to align with current evidence. NZ is … are minimised, and communication difficulties arising from mask-wearing are managed inclusively and well; and  … Māori and Pacific providers) with clear guidelines about how and when to wear a mask and how to manage communication …
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  • Five lessons for Aotearoa NZ from the current COVID-19 outbreak in New South Wales

    … variant. The New South Wales Government is struggling to control the outbreak and the grim situation holds a number … was involved in transporting international aircrew to and from Sydney Airport tested positive for COVID-19 and was … to the state, stating: “The NSW government cannot control how many doses we get … the NSW government has always said, …
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  • What does the novel coronavirus epidemic mean for New Zealand?

    … It also explores what New Zealand might do in response to protect both its own citizens and people living in those … the questions we need to answer about this new threat, how information is shared globally, what this event might … hence its position as the world’s major pandemic threat from natural sources. With the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) …
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  • COVID-19 and the law in Aotearoa NZ

    … costs, and mask use. The implementation of law relating to COVID-19 has meant that public health law has become real … law provisions, including amendments made in response to the 1918-19 influenza pandemic. Then from 2006 several significant changes were made, including …
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  • Monkeypox has arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand: what is the level of risk and how do we manage it?

    … currently represents a relatively low public health risk to NZ because, while potentially transmissible here, spread … seen in up to a third of cases 5,14,15 . Clinical data from 34 cases in the 2003 United States monkeypox outbreak … 20,22 . Level of uncertainty : This criterion relates to how well-characterised and stable the threat is assessed to …
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  • A preventable measles epidemic: Lessons for reforming public health in NZ

    … we have experienced in the last 40 years. It can be linked to the problems created by long-term erosion and … In this blog we argue that NZ has an opportunity to learn from this and other public health disasters and missed … goal and indeed it still lacks an official action plan on how to achieve it, nine years after the goal was adopted [ 15 …
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  • Pandemic terminology: getting it right matters for effective risk communication and management

    … in NZ’s response are possible and in this blog we detail how pandemic terminology could be upgraded. Consistent, … for managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, it appears to have been a major strength to date by NZ political leaders … control COVID-19 transmission include “circuit-breaker”, “stay-at-home” or “shelter-in-place” orders. Image by Luke …
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  • What can Aotearoa NZ learn from Australia’s new vaping policies?

    … vaping products, and decrease the appeal of vaping to young people. Should NZ also consider these measures? In … we analyse that question and suggest NZ could benefit from adopting some Australian measures. For some years, … As smoking prevalence falls, discussion needs to examine how people who vape may be supported to quit, and a …
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  • Evidence supports a proposed Parliamentary Bill to reduce harm from alcohol sponsorship of sport

    … Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick recently announced a Member’s Bill to end alcohol sponsorship of sport, acting on … to support sporting organisations to transition away from alcohol industry reliance. The Bill, if enacted, will … alcohol in Māori communities. 11 Alcohol Sponsorship – how does it work? Sport is emotionally captivating, highly …
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  • Communicating public health evidence: Two highly productive years for the PHCC

    … a wide breadth, with a particular focus on responding to emerging threats such as epidemic and pandemics, and … output . Here we describe the scope of topics covered, how our articles address key stages in the policy cycle, the … more open and democratic. Implications for readers To stay up to date on the latest research and commentary from …
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