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Health Minister Dr David Clark says 36 new intensive care beds at Christchurch Hospital’s new Hagley building are being fast tracked so they are available for treatment of COVID-19 patients.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Medical face masks from the national reserve supply are now being distributed to District Health Boards, while at the same time local production is being ramped up.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government and the hospitality industry have worked together to produce guidelines to assist with managing and reducing transmission of COVID-19, Health Minister David Clark announced today. 

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Travel restrictions, closing our border to almost all travelers came into force from 23:59 on Thursday 19 March 2020 (NZDT).

  • Hon Iain Lees-Galloway
  • Immigration

The Government has reinforced its commitment to protecting the health of New Zealanders from COVID-19 through the cancellation of indoor events with more than 100 people. 

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

This year’s flu vaccine campaign will be the biggest ever with 400,000 more vaccines available in 2020, compared with last year.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Hon Julie Anne Genter
  • Health

A new trial scheme will see a Police officer, paramedic and mental health professional respond in a special team to mental health emergency calls in Wellington city.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Hon Stuart Nash
  • Health
  • Police

The Government’s commitment to protecting New Zealanders’ health is being backed by an initial dedicated $500 million fund to strengthen our health services to fight and contain COVID-19.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Cabinet has confirmed that travel restrictions currently in place for China and Iran will continue for a further week.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government has announced a suite of new actions as it steps up its response to the rapidly changing global spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

All New Zealanders need to have their voices heard at work to ensure we have an inclusive and productive economy.

  • Hon Iain Lees-Galloway
  • Workplace Relations and Safety

Temporary restrictions on travel from China will remain in place as a precautionary measure to protect against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The rapid uptake of life-saving new hepatitis C medicine Maviret since it was funded by PHARMAC a year ago means the elimination of the deadly disease from this country is a realistic goal, Health Minister David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government is committing $300,000 to fund research to update behavioural information to make sure HIV and STI prevention services are targeted appropriately in New Zealand.

  • Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
  • Hon Grant Robertson
  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Prime Minister
  • Finance
  • Health

World Cancer Day tomorrow is a perfect time to take stock of our progress so far in delivering improved cancer prevention and care for New Zealanders, Health Minister Dr David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Comprehensive health measures will be in place to prevent New Zealanders returning from Wuhan spreading the novel coronavirus, Health Minister Dr David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Ministry of Health has awarded the site clearance and demolition works contract for the New Dunedin Hospital to Ceres New Zealand LLC, Health Minister Dr David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The New Zealand Upgrade Programme to modernise the economy includes new and expanded child health, maternity and mental health facilities as part of a package of priority health investments.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Hon Julie Anne Genter
  • Health

Public health staff will begin meeting flights from China from tomorrow, to actively look for signs of the novel coronavirus and provide advice, information and reassurance to passengers.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Health Minister Dr David Clark says he is delighted that PHARMAC has struck a provisional deal to fund Kalydeco – a medicine which is set to improve the quality of life for about 30 New Zealand children and adults with cystic fibrosis.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

“As we enter the new decade, my thoughts are with the families, friends and communities of the 353 people who lost their lives in road crashes last year.

  • Hon Iain Lees-Galloway
  • Hon Julie Anne Genter
  • Transport

A new research project will examine the effectiveness of drug checking programmes at music festivals to find out whether it helps keep people safe and reduces harm.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Hon Stuart Nash
  • Health
  • Police

The Government is making sure we share the prosperity of our strong economy fairly with those on the minimum wage by lifting it to $18.90 per hour on 1 April 2020 – the next step in the Government’s plan for a $20 minimum wage by 2021, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says.

  • Hon Iain Lees-Galloway
  • Workplace Relations and Safety

Minister of Health Dr David Clark says new regulations will allow local cultivation and manufacture of medicinal cannabis products that will potentially help ease the pain of thousands of people. 

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health