OPINION: The Government is relying on a policy of persuasion to counter Covid-19 anti-vaxxers and vaccine hesitators, but that policy is both inadequate and at odds with its elimination strategy. “Our policy is on providing clear, consistent access to trusted and transparent information,” he emailed in response to questions. RNZ Health officials believe there's about 10 per cent of the population they won't be able to convince to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Bettmann Dr. Jonas E. Salk and a nurse administer a polio vaccine in Pennsylvania. Health Minister Yuli Edelstein told unwilling teachers they “are responsible for taking unnecessary risks with students’ health and fail at their most important role: protecting the children”.

Source: Stuff February 19, 2021 15:56 UTC