Michael Baker
Professor Michael Baker is an epidemiologist at Otago University, known for his expertise in infectious diseases and public health. He has been a prominent voice during the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting its ongoing impact in New Zealand, including the significant death toll and the need for better preparedness against future pandemics.
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D.A. Davidson analyst Michael Baker noted that Costco is seeing some alleviation in inflationary trends.
Costco says it would cut prices if it gets tariff refunds
Canada· 2026-03-06
Epidemiologist professor Michael Baker said there is 'little potential' that these latest Nipah cases would cause a pandemic.
Nipah virus: Kiwi travellers advised to avoid bats and sick pigs, Bali latest airport to add screening measures
New Zealand· 2026-01-30Michael Baker, director of healthcare policy at the American Action Forum, said government price setting shifts costs rather than eliminating them.
Trump rolls out drug price deals but economists warn future cures could suffer
United States· 2025-12-24
Michael Baker is the lead author of the research and a physics professor at UMass Amherst.
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Turkey· 2025-09-28Michael Baker, an analyst at DA Davidson, added that the announcement lacks the pop that a significant external hire would provide.
US chain Target appoints new boss as it seeks to revive sales
United Kingdom· 2025-08-20
Michael Baker is an epidemiologist who expressed skepticism about the book's purpose.
Anti-vaccine group Voices For Freedom’s book criticised for misleading Covid claimsNew Zealand· 2025-08-13
Michael Baker, an analyst, commented on how companies are cautious about their statements regarding tariffs.
Walmart got an angry message from Trump on tariffs. Then Home Depot and Target downplayed themUnited States· 2025-05-24
Baker is a public-health specialist who, like Hendy, contributed to the pandemic response.
Shaun Hendy’s warning: The Covid lessons we’re still to learn - Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-05-13
Professor Michael Baker was a prominent figure during the Covid era.
Charlotte Grimshaw: I was in the place where I saw my brother for the last timeNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
Michael Baker is a professor of public health and an epidemiologist who provided insights on New Zealand's pandemic response.
Five years on: Reflecting on NZ’s first Covid lockdown and its impact - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-03-24
Michael Baker, an analyst at financial firm DA Davidson.
China is turning up pressure on Walmart. That could mean higher prices for US customersUnited States· 2025-03-24
Dr Michael Baker was also personally attacked by Samantha Bailey in her videos about Covid-19.
Doctor and former TVNZ presenter Samantha Bailey has medical registration cancelledNew Zealand· 2025-03-20
Epidemiologist professor Michael Baker says they will always make the news, partly because of the Covid effect.
Health in 2025: Why measles, whooping cough, HMPV, Covid and bird flu will keep making newsNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
Michael Baker described the Australian data on hospital-acquired Covid as 'really alarming'.
NZ hospitals under scrutiny as Covid infections persistNew Zealand· 2025-03-17
Professor Michael Baker said the coronavirus remained 'well ahead' of influenza as our most impactful infectious disease.
Covid-19 in NZ: Five years, five big unanswered questionsNew Zealand· 2025-02-27
