Photo / NZMEEleven more people have died with Covid-19 and there are 4404 new cases of the virus in the community today. "Today's reported deaths take the total number of publicly reported deaths with Covid-19 to 1401 and the seven-day rolling average of reported deaths is 13," the ministry said. Vaccinations continue at a trickle, with 24 first doses, 42 second doses; 41 third primary doses and 901 booster doses given yesterday. Today's Covid-19 numbers come as unions warn a severe nursing shortage across the country is becoming a "crisis". The Ministry of Health said health workforce shortages were a global issue and addressing New Zealand's nursing shortages and providing a safe work environment was a priority.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 18, 2022 05:31 UTC