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Author: Mitch McCann

Cars, caravans and thousands of cooped-up Aucklanders have been setting off for a Christmas break.

It's the summer down-under we hoped for - but in the Northern Hemisphere, the situation is worse than ever. Even those charged with caring for COVID patients are getting sick.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/12/covid-19-omicron-outbreak-could-force-new-zealand-out-of-traffic-light-system-and-into-alert-levels-again.html
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Author: Reuters

Pfizer said on Friday the COVID-19 pandemic could extend through next year and announced plans to develop a three-dose vaccine regimen for children ages 2 to 16, a move that could delay its authorisation.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2021/12/covid-19-pfizer-believes-pandemic-to-end-in-2024-announces-plans-for-three-dose-vaccine-regimen-for-children.html
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Author: RNZ

COVID-19 modelling experts warn the highly-transmissible Omicron variant poses a serious risk to a largely unrestricted summer.

Thirteen cases of the variant have now been picked up in managed isolation and quarantine.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/12/covid-19-summer-omicron-outbreak-in-new-zealand-would-mirror-nsw-s-huge-jump-in-community-cases-experts.html
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Author: Anna Loren

A family has lost a last-ditch appeal against deportation, despite their fear of Covid-19 and an associated black fungus epidemic in their home country of India.

However, due to the pandemic's effect on international flights, they have been given an extra eight months to get their affairs in order before they must leave New Zealand.

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Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/300479101/familys-deportation-appeal-dismissed-despite-fear-of-covidrelated-black-fungus
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Category: Defence
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Author: Kim Baker

Defence Force staff serving overseas have a lot on their minds at the best of times.

But for those set to spend Christmas posted in another country thoughts are turning to friends, family and simple pleasures they can't have.

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Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2021/12/19/defence-force-personnel-abroad-missing-kiwi-delicacies/
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Author: Alice Wilkins

Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker wants New Zealand's border to stay shut in a bid to keep the COVID-19 variant Omicron out.

It comes as five new cases of the variant were found in MIQ on Sunday, taking Aotearoa's total to 13. No Omicron cases have been reported in the community.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/12/coronavirus-michael-baker-wants-to-delay-reopening-new-zealand-s-border-in-bid-to-keep-omicron-out.html
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Author: RNZ

People with no choice but to use public transport say they are fearful of getting on board and are being held hostage by those who have chosen not to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Under the Government's COVID-19 Protection Framework, also known as the traffic light system, public transport including buses, trains and taxis are prohibited from asking customers for a vaccine pass, as they are considered "essential or life-preserving services".

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/12/covid-19-some-concerned-about-sharing-public-transport-with-unvaccinated-people.html
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I personally can relate to this. While I don't use public transport, the thought of being around some unvaccinated gives me some anxiety as I am in that higher risk group if I get Covid-19...

Every decision you make has consequences whether good or bad... and being unvaccinated is one of those decision you made that has consequences ... ie; I don't want you around me due to I don't feel safe. As there is more of a chance you can give me the covid...

 
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Category: Science
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Author: Dan Satherley

Pendants and bracelets sold as protection against 5G radio waves are radioactive, officials in Europe have warned.

'Quantum pendants' and 'negative ion' jewellery meant to protect wearers against the alleged harmful effects of cellphone signals have been recalled by the Netherlands' Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ANVS).

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/technology/2021/12/anti-5g-bracelets-and-necklaces-sold-in-europe-turn-out-to-be-radioactive.html
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