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Has New Zealand failed to keep COVID19 from spreading?
At the start of the pandemic, island nations around the world sealed the borders shut, giving a temporary reprieve from the fast spreading virus.
As the pandemic continues, many locked down nations are being forced to confront the deadly health crisis.
The ghostly quiet shores of island nations over the past two years. From New Zealand, to Australia, and the Pacific islands. In early 2020 they locked out the outside world.
At the end of 2021, the Pacific was home to some of the last countries in the world to remain entirely COVID-free.
The start of the new year saw a spate of Pacific Island nations detecting their first cases outside of quarantine and in the broader community.
From The Cook Islands, to the Solomons and Tonga – keeping COVID at bay was a race against time.
Avoiding the peak
While some governments used the lockdown to prepare for the eventual onslaught, others believed the wave would peak and miss them altogether.
Tonga was forced into lockdown after recording two Covid-19 cases among port workers helping distribute international aid in the wake of the volcanic eruption and tsunami.
Vaccine programs across the world have allowed many developed nations to relax covid restrictions, but those countries still pushing an elimination strategy are facing a tough battle.
Mitigation over elimination
New Zealand has now transitioned to a mitigation strategy – but case numbers are now soaring.
The Omicron wave has pushed hospitalisations with COVID in New Zealand to over 1000 at its peak.
The government now has to decide whether to implement harsher restrictions, leading to further protests like this.
Keeping covid out
80% of the local population is fully vaccinated.
It was only in March that New Zeland removed vaccine pass requirements.
As the world copes with the third year of the pandemic, there are still some island nations which remain entirely COVID-free.
But as the recent cases elsewhere in the Pacific and several near misses have shown, it is only a matter of time until they too will come up against the virus.
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Crypto crash alert: Bitcoin and Ethereum plunge amid market turmoil
Crypto market downturn hits Bitcoin and Ethereum; insights on volatility, recovery, and long-term targets from Oz Sultan.
Crypto market downturn hits Bitcoin and Ethereum; insights on volatility, recovery, and long-term targets from Oz Sultan.
The crypto market is facing a sharp downturn as Bitcoin and Ethereum see significant losses, sparking concerns among investors. Analysts warn of continued volatility but remain cautiously optimistic about a rebound by 2026–2027.
We sit down with Oz Sultan from Sultan Interactive Group to break down what’s driving this market shake-up. From $608 million in liquidations to the impact on overall market sentiment, we explore what this means for both short-term traders and long-term investors.
Get insights on Bitcoin’s long-term targets, potential recovery trends, and what historical data suggests for the future of cryptocurrency.
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Airbus hit by new A320 fuselage panel defect triggering share price drop
Airbus faces manufacturing issues with A320 fuselage panels, impacting shares but confirming safety for in-service aircraft.
Airbus faces manufacturing issues with A320 fuselage panels, impacting shares but confirming safety for in-service aircraft.
Airbus is confronting a fresh manufacturing issue after discovering a quality defect in several dozen fuselage panels used on A320-family jets. The revelation sparked investor concern, with shares falling by up to 10% as the news broke.
While the newly identified flaw has caused some delivery delays, Airbus confirms that aircraft already in service are safe and unaffected. The defect is limited to a specific batch of panels, and all new production now meets required standards.
The company has apologised for the disruption and says it is working closely with suppliers to prevent a repeat of the issue.
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Bitcoin tanks as markets turn risk-off and tech stocks slide
Bitcoin drops over 7% to $84,555, its lowest in a week, amid waning investor confidence and bearish market pressures.
Bitcoin drops over 7% to $84,555, its lowest in a week, amid waning investor confidence and bearish market pressures.
Bitcoin has suffered a sharp decline, falling more than 7% and slipping to $84,555 — its lowest point in over a week. After a brutal November where BTC shed more than $18,000, its biggest dollar drop since mid-2021, investor confidence is wavering. Analysts say multiple pressures, including negative ratings for major stablecoins, are amplifying bearish sentiment across the market.
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