COVID-19

As New Zealand shifts from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3 next Monday, sector leaders don’t expect a huge impact on pharmacy

Contact tracing needs to increase three- or four-fold as long as the COVID-19 coronavirus remains a health threat, Dr Ayesha Verrall's audit has found

Most pharmacies now have personal protective equipment but there is widespread concern about how the COVID-19 crisis will affect the long-term viability of pharmacies, a survey conducted by Pharmacy Today shows.

Epidemiologist worries about silent community transmission of coronavirus in essential workers 

Today New Zealand's total number of COVID-19 cases has increased by 9, made up of 4 new confirmed cases and 5 new probable cases

Today New Zealand's total number of COVID-19 cases has increased by 13, made up of 8 new confirmed cases and 5 new probable cases

The New Zealand Medical Association believes that point-of-care testing needs to be regulated at a national level

The Government has again stepped up its support for the health response to COVID-19 with a $200 million investment in PPE as well as funding for residential aged care and medicines

 From a pharmacy drive-through to twice-daily deliveries to rural communities up to 200km away, Gordon’s Pharmacy in Gisborne is dedicated to going the extra mile