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Has New Zealand failed to keep COVID19 from spreading?

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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.

Ahron Young is an award winning journalist who has covered major news events around the world. Ahron is the Managing Editor and Founder of TICKER NEWS.

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Google’s take on AI search to shake market direction

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Search Generative Experience (SGE), is the latest innovation from Google Labs

This cutting-edge feature, recently announced by Google, is set to transform search results for a select subset of queries and a small portion of U.S. search traffic.

With SGE, instead of the traditional top-10 results, users may encounter AI-generated responses prominently displayed at the top of the page.

This shift has significant implications, as it pushes both ads and organic results further down the page. Stay tuned for updates on this groundbreaking development in search technology.

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The battery set to change Electric Vehicles and Tesla’s market share

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The world’s biggest battery maker announced this week they’re working with Tesla to making cheaper batteries.

Recent developments in the electric vehicle (EV) market raise essential questions about its trajectory.

Cost cuts by the world’s largest battery maker could impact EV prices, potentially boosting their competitiveness. Meanwhile, advancements in mileage, power, and charging times are driving increased adoption.

However, considerations about downsides like battery disposal and resource extraction are pertinent. Nonetheless, the broader implications for climate change efforts and the automotive industry underscore the transformative potential of EVs in creating a more sustainable future.

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What to expect from the Apple developers conference

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Apple has announced that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will be held from June 10.

The event, which is pivotal for developers and Apple enthusiasts alike, will take place online for the second consecutive year due to the ongoing global pandemic.

WWDC serves as a platform for Apple to unveil its latest software updates across its various products, including iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. #ticker today #featured

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