Author: Catrin Owen

Surfers are ignoring further advice to stay out of the water during the coronavirus lockdown, with many seen riding the waves at some of Auckland's surf breaks on Sunday.

On Saturday night, new rules were set out in a Health Notice issued by the Director General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120825454/coronavirus-surfers-continue-to-ride-the-waves-despite-new-lockdown-rules
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Author: Lana Andelane

There are 48 new confirmed cases and 41 probable cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand, the additional 89 cases bringing the country's total to 1039.

The latest figures were announced by the Ministry of Health's Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield during the daily press conference on Sunday.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/04/coronavirus-ministry-of-health-confirms-89-new-covid-19-cases-in-new-zealand1.html
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Author: Hannah Kronast

As winter approaches the southern hemisphere, experts predict behaviour changes in coronavirus and humans will impact the spread of the virus.

COVID-19 originated in Wuhan, China during the country's winter season before spreading around the world, with the most affected countries all located in the northern hemisphere.

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Testing kits which were headed to the UK have been found to be contaminated with coronavirus.

The Government has said that it aims to boost the rate of tests to 25,000 every day by the end of April at the latest and has asked private companies to help drive up test production.

Article: https://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/world/coronavirus-testing-kits-heading-to-the-uk-found-to-be-contaminated-with-covid-19/
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Author: Reuters

A conspiracy theory that links 5G mobile telecommunications masts to the spread of the novel coronavirus is dangerous fake news and completely false, Britain said on Saturday after masts in several parts of the country were torched.

When asked by a reporter about the so-called "theory" that 5G telecommunications masts could play a role in the spread of the disease, British Cabinet Officer Minister Michael Gove said: "That is just nonsense, dangerous nonsense as well."

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2020/04/coronavirus-experts-slam-5g-conspiracy-theories-as-complete-and-utter-rubbish.html
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Author: Sam Sherwood

A man has been arrested after posting a video coughing and sneezing at fellow shoppers at a Christchurch supermarket.

In the video, posted to Facebook, the man smiles as he coughs and sneezes on shoppers at Fresh Choice supermarket in Barrington.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/120825498/coronavirus-man-arrested-after-filming-himself-coughing-on-fellow-shoppers
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Author: Crossroads with JOSHUA PHILIPP

Traces of the new coronavirus, the CCP Virus, were found on virus test kits being shipped to the UK from China, adding to a growing list of concerns about the safety and reliability of medical supplies being sent abroad from China.

And the Chinese regime has allegedly agreed to reduce its disinformation push meant to change perspectives on the origin of the virus, and how it spread. These stories and more on today’s episode of Crossroads.

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Author: Jamie Morton

A renowned New Zealand expert in viral immunology says he's encouraged at the rapid pace of global efforts to find a vaccine against Covid-19.

But Professor Graham Le Gros still expects the process will be a lengthy one, given the time and care needed to ensure a vaccine will be safe for an entire population to use.

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