Covid testing report a sharp wake-up call for Ministry of Health
Opinion Free

Pattrick Smellie: Covid testing report a sharp wake-up call for Ministry of Health

Hard evidence that the Ministry of Health needs to rapidly change its approach to collaboration, innovation and outside help have been tumbling forth in this dramatic week for NZ's covid response.

Pattrick Smellie 08 Oct 2021
Rapid antigen testing ‘within a month’: Verrall
Policy

Rapid antigen testing ‘within a month’: Verrall

Business leaders will meet ministers tomorrow to try and force the pace on access to workplace rapid covid tests.

Pattrick Smellie 07 Oct 2021
Govt to trial rapid covid testing in workplaces
Coronavirus

Govt to trial rapid covid testing in workplaces

But no sign that the call from big employers for rapid implementation - as early as next week - will happen.

Pattrick Smellie 07 Oct 2021
Corporates want 370k rapid tests in NZ by next week
Coronavirus

Corporates want 370k rapid tests in NZ by next week

Big business says the ban on rapid antigen testing needs to change urgently, but covid response minister Chris Hipkins says next week is too soon.

Pattrick Smellie 06 Oct 2021