Anna Brooks
Immunologist worried about Covid case spike for summer
A leading immunologist is concerned that a lack of reliable data means we could be heading into the Christmas period with far more Covid infections than we're aware of. University of Auckland senior… Audio
New test can reveal Covid-19 history, for a fee
A new test is now available to enable those who are curious about whether or not they've ever had Covid-19 to find out, for a fee.
It's been made available by Rako Science, in partnership with an… Audio
Covid 'variant soup' set to drive up infections - expert
Christmas might be just around the corner but a swarm of Covid subvariants is set to drive up a new wave of infections just in time for the holiday season. Infectious disease experts are warning… Audio
'Omicron was not mild for those suffering Long Covid' – immunologist Dr Anna Brooks
The term 'Long Covid' was coined in May 2020 but the virus became a pandemic before the most common post-viral condition was taken seriously. Dr Anna Brooks explores what we now know about it. Audio
Restrictions loosen as winter on way - immunologist's analysis
From midnight all crowd limits are off for outside events as Covid restrictions are loosened.
Most vaccine mandates and vaccine passes go on April 4. But winter is on the way and we've still got… Video, Audio
Similarities between long-haul Covid and ME Chronic Fatigue Syn
New research is investigating similarities between long-haul Covid and ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. University of Otago's Emeritus Professor Warren Tate and his team are examining the molecular… Audio
Long Covid sufferers, researchers calling for study, funding
Researchers have the effects of 'Long Covid' in their sights, AND the impact that the vaccine has on it. University of Auckland researchers want funding to look into the issue.. as the Pfizer rollout… Audio
Covid long haulers fighting to be heard
As the world grapples with the worst health crisis in a century, a secondary pandemic is starting to take hold, one which could be with us for months if not years after Covid-19 has been erradicated… Audio