Staff at takeaway food and drink businesses no longer have to be vaccinated against Covid-19 despite the Government earlier saying they did. Also, if they opt to not ask for vaccine passes, they can operate as takeaway. “The emotional impact on them has been huge.”Chris McKeen/Stuff Takeaway staff do not have to be vaccinated despite earlier advice which said they did. Restaurant Association chief executive Marisa Bidois​​ said it received an email at 7pm on Friday from the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Covid-19 business advice team confirming the change. She said that news had been “quite horrific” for businesses that had unvaccinated staff but thought they would be able to continue operating as takeaway.

Source: Stuff December 06, 2021 22:16 UTC