Health
Black Caps win vaccine access in NZ – The West Australian
The New Zealand government will allow athletes to jump the COVID-19 vaccination queue on their way to representing the country overseas.
New Zealand will allow early access to the COVID-19 vaccine for athletes needing to travel overseas to compete but not to Kiwis leaving to attend funerals.
To date, 41,500 doses have been administered, with a focus on vaccinating workers within NZ’s border regime – those most at risk of infection.
COVID-19 Minister Chris Hipkins said 95 per cent of border workers had received at least their first dose of the Pfizer vaccination, which requires two doses to be effective.
On Wednesday, the government…
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