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March 21, 2020
By Jane Patterson, political editor of RNZ News New Zealanders now have an alert system for Covid-19, giving people more certainty and clarity as the country moves into uncharted territory. New Zealand is at Level Two on the scale of One to Four, meaning Covid-19 is still contained but the risk of community transmission is ... <a title="New Zealand moves into uncharted territory with Covid-19 coronavirus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/21/new-zealand-moves-into-uncharted-territory-with-covid-19-coronavirus/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand moves into uncharted territory with Covid-19 coronavirus">Read more</a>
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March 21, 2020
ANALYSIS: By Jeremy Mogi in Port Moresby And so it’s out. Papua New Guinea’s first infection case. 2019 Novel Coronavirus. Covid-19. In what is arguably the most anticipated media conference since the announcement of his new cabinet in early 2019, Prime Minister James Marape appeared to dodge the question burning on a restless nation’s lips ... <a title="Confusion behind PNG’s first Covid-19 case – flawed state communications" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/21/confusion-behind-pngs-first-covid-19-case-flawed-state-communications/" aria-label="Read more about Confusion behind PNG’s first Covid-19 case – flawed state communications">Read more</a>
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March 21, 2020
By Theckla Gunga in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea has reported its first confirmed Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic case. The announcement, made last night live on television by Prime Minister James Marape, came 72 hours after samples were sent to the Institute of Medical Research (IMR) for testing. The Prime Minister, who took a while to ... <a title="Marape confirms PNG’s first Covid-19 coronavirus case on live TV" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/21/marape-confirms-pngs-first-covid-19-coronavirus-case-on-live-tv/" aria-label="Read more about Marape confirms PNG’s first Covid-19 coronavirus case on live TV">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2020
By RNZ News New Zealand faced another day today consumed by Covid-19 coronavirus developments. The nation woke with the news that the country’s borders had been closed to anyone who was not a citizen or a permanent resident still fresh. Health Minister David Clark said the restrictions at the border would remain in place for ... <a title="NZ’s coronavirus cases climb to 39 but ‘no evidence’ of community spread" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/20/nzs-coronavirus-cases-climb-to-39-but-no-evidence-of-community-spread/" aria-label="Read more about NZ’s coronavirus cases climb to 39 but ‘no evidence’ of community spread">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The federal budget will be delayed until October 6, as the demands of dealing with the rapidly moving pandemic and the impossibility of forecasting have made the May timetable impossible. State budgets will also be pushed back. As the Morrison ... <a title="Budget delayed until October, and new restrictions on indoor gatherings in latest coronavirus decisions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/20/budget-delayed-until-october-and-new-restrictions-on-indoor-gatherings-in-latest-coronavirus-decisions-134256/" aria-label="Read more about Budget delayed until October, and new restrictions on indoor gatherings in latest coronavirus decisions">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Daley, Chief Executive Officer, Grattan Institute This is longer than the usual Conversation article, so allow some time to take it in. Nobody likes talking about the COVID-19 endgame, but we need to choose one. The appropriate interventions – public health, government spending, and freedom of ... <a title="The case for Endgame C: stop almost everything, restart when coronavirus is gone" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/20/the-case-for-endgame-c-stop-almost-everything-restart-when-coronavirus-is-gone-134232/" aria-label="Read more about The case for Endgame C: stop almost everything, restart when coronavirus is gone">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2020
By Kalino Lātū,, editor of Kaniva Tonga Prime Minister Pōhiva Tu’i’onetoa announced today the Pacific kingdom of Tonga is now in a state of emergency, effective at 8.30pm tonight until 17 April 2020. He said the declaration was subject to further review. Tu’i’onetoa said Tonga had closed its borders to everyone but citizens and residents ... <a title="Tonga declares state of emergency, shuts borders over coronavirus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/20/tonga-declares-state-of-emergency-shuts-borders-over-coronavirus/" aria-label="Read more about Tonga declares state of emergency, shuts borders over coronavirus">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John O’Brien, Associate Lecturer, School of Law, Queensland University of Technology In a recent press conference on the COVID-19 situation, Prime Minister Scott Morrison told Australia schools would remain open for the foreseeable future. He said: The health advice here, supported by all the Premiers, all the ... <a title="My child is staying home from school because of coronavirus. Is that illegal?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/20/my-child-is-staying-home-from-school-because-of-coronavirus-is-that-illegal-134245/" aria-label="Read more about My child is staying home from school because of coronavirus. Is that illegal?">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jesse Beasley, PhD Student in BioSciences, University of Melbourne If you’re trying to reduce your trips to the shops as you practise social distancing and contribute to “flattening the curve” of the coronavirus spread, you might be wondering what it means for your vegetable crisper. Fresh vegetables ... <a title="Frozen, canned or fermented: when you can’t shop often for fresh vegetables, what are the best alternatives?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/20/frozen-canned-or-fermented-when-you-cant-shop-often-for-fresh-vegetables-what-are-the-best-alternatives-131678/" aria-label="Read more about Frozen, canned or fermented: when you can’t shop often for fresh vegetables, what are the best alternatives?">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sanjaya Senanayake, Associate Professor of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Physician, Australian National University You’re probably inundated with news and messages about coronavirus at the moment. But how do you know if you’re consuming evidence-based information or just speculation and myth? There’s still a lot we don’t know but ... <a title="Coronavirus: how long does it take to get sick? How infectious is it? Will you always have a fever? COVID-19 basics explained" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/20/coronavirus-how-long-does-it-take-to-get-sick-how-infectious-is-it-will-you-always-have-a-fever-covid-19-basics-explained-132963/" aria-label="Read more about Coronavirus: how long does it take to get sick? How infectious is it? Will you always have a fever? COVID-19 basics explained">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Roy, Lecturer in Education, University of Newcastle A number of schools in Australia have shut after students and staff tested positive for COVID-19. And some private schools have moved to online classes pre-emptively. Many parents are keeping their children home as a precaution for various reasons. ... <a title="Trying to homeschool because of coronavirus? Here are 5 tips to help your child learn" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/20/trying-to-homeschool-because-of-coronavirus-here-are-5-tips-to-help-your-child-learn-133773/" aria-label="Read more about Trying to homeschool because of coronavirus? Here are 5 tips to help your child learn">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2020
By Sri Krishnamurthi The total number of Covid-19 coronavirus cases in the Pacific region was today recorded at 26. In Guam, tally has risen by 4 to 12 cases while dozens more remain in isolation. In a statement, the Health Department said only one of the four new cases had a travel history, raising fears ... <a title="Pacific coronavirus: Cases jump to 26 across the region" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/20/pacific-coronavirus-cases-jump-to-26-across-the-region/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific coronavirus: Cases jump to 26 across the region">Read more</a>
