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Wellington, New Zealand, in May as restrictions began to be eased

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Why New Zealand decided to go for full elimination of the coronavirus

Michael Baker, the doctor who devised New Zealand’s aggressive coronavirus response, explains what inspired his successful strategy.

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Is it safe for coronavirus 'shielders' in the UK to go outside now?

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Is it safe for coronavirus 'shielders' in the UK to go outside now?

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A pig, the animal from which the swine flu (H1N1) originated

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Swine flu (H1N1)

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HPV vaccine linked to fewer premature births in Australia

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HPV vaccine linked to fewer premature births in Australia

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New Zealand is close to wiping out covid-19 - can it return to normal?

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New Zealand is close to wiping out covid-19 - can it return to normal?

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Common herpes virus causes signs of Alzheimer's disease in brain cells

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Common herpes virus causes signs of Alzheimer's disease in brain cells

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Why is coronavirus deadly for some, but harmless in others?

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Why is coronavirus deadly for some, but harmless in others?

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Australia sees huge decrease in flu cases due to coronavirus measures

Australia recorded just 229 flu cases this April, compared with 18,705 last April, probably due to lockdown measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus

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Transatlantic slavery introduced infectious diseases to the Americas

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What four coronaviruses from history can tell us about covid-19

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Frozen bull semen may have unleashed bluetongue virus on farm animals

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The secret lives of parasites – from killers to healthcare heroes

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