More than 300,000 New Zealanders aged 50-55 years will now be able to book their Covid-19 vaccinations from Friday - earlier than planned. Hipkins said the strong uptake from the older bands in Group 4 meant the next group could now book sooner than initially expected. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there has been a "fantastic" response from the public to getting the Covid vaccine. Asked about the risk of port workers going on to the Rio De La Plata, Ardern said vaccinations had been open to port workers "for some time." Ardern said port workers had to follow strict protocols.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 09, 2021 04:49 UTC