Nov 1, 20214 minRako Science calculate R0 for New Zealand delta outbreakIn this post we apply the SIR+B method to New Zealand for the second outbreak, and the results are displayed in infographics.
Oct 25, 20212 minUrgent need for a planned approach for COVID-19 testingIn this 3rd Opinion Editorial Arthur Morris discusses the recommendations in the Rapid Review of COVID-19 testing in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Oct 17, 20215 minRako Science data shows strong turnaround service levels in October Rako Science is reporting a 99% sub 24-hour turnaround time for 10,000 randomly selected October 2021 COVID-19 PCR saliva tests.
Oct 11, 20212 minRako Science asks for a Fair Go from Lab Seizure LawMedia statement for immediate release Rako Science today asked for Parliament to protect the rights of all New Zealanders by amending the...
Oct 7, 20213 minThe use of Rapid Antigen Tests in NZThere is a lot of attention being given to rapid antigen testing (RATs) for COVID-19 in Australia and New Zealand currently, particularly as
Sep 25, 20212 minLet virus biology direct COVID-testing policyOpinion Editorial from Arthur Morris, Clinical Microbiologist on COVID-testing policy.
Sep 25, 20212 minNew data suggests saliva superior to nasal swab for early detectionChris Brookes at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC) has published a new paper with colleagues from Johns Hopkins and UMass....
Sep 12, 20211 minRako supports Genesis to keep lights onKeeping the Lights On: Huntly Switches to Lockdown Power Plan | Newsroom Here is a great story on Genesis Energy keeping the lights on...
Sep 12, 20212 minWider scope for New Zealand saliva testingSurveillance only removed from scope of accreditation
Aug 31, 20211 minSaliva testing accurate enough to replace nasal swabs, MoH saysDileepa Fonseka reports that the ministry of health has agreed that saliva testing is accurate to replace nasal swabs.