Short & sweet

On Covid-19

As coronavirus infects the respiratory system, it would be interesting to know how many of those who died were/had been smokers. Alice Muir, Lynfield.

With flus, prevention is better than cure. Keep your immune system strong by eating fresh fruit and vegetables daily.

Glenn Forsyth, Taupo¯.

It is difficult to understand the Government’s decision to neither postpone nor cancel Auckland’s Pasifika Festival when mass gatherings have wisely been cancelled across the globe.

L Clark, Katikati.

On travel

Professor Stuart McCutcheon says it’s discriminatory to let Kiwis return to NZ from China, but bar Chinese from entering. In a crisis, our duty is to look after our own people. S Houston, Kohimarama.

Vice-Chancellor Stuart McCutcheon is perfectly entitled to express an argued position. That’s what university disciplines demand and promote. He should be encouraging his own staff to do the same. David Cooke, Pt Chevalier.

On NCEA

It seems politicians want rid of some level 1 subjects. Perhaps they want to dumb people down to their level.

A J Petersen, Kawerau.

On EVs

EVs won’t be a viable alternative until they win Le Mans in a car affordable to all. Kent Millar, Blockhouse Bay.